Cello superstar Yo-Yo Ma brought together, musicians, civil rights leaders and intellectuals to reflect on America, past and present, using classical music to help imagine a hopeful future.

The long-running San Antonio chamber group, Olmos Ensemble, releases a new album, 'Made in Germany,' this week.

The agreement includes a $215,000 payment to early supporters David Wood and Colette Holt and resolves several lawsuits and complaints. A separate dispute over Scottish Rite Hall is not part of the settlement.

Sound artist Bill Fontana creates works that often show the hidden music of everyday environments. His new work amplifies still bells at the Grace Cathedral in San Francisco.

The Illharmonic Orchestra blends hip-hop and classical music during live performances. Its leaders tell NPR's Juana Summers how they build community with their shows, which feature all-Black musicians.

The free concert at Covenant Baptist Church will feature young singers performing music in multiple languages.

YOSA has bought a building and it will be their headquarters after opening up next summer

There have been Black composers and Black storylines in opera, but they've often failed to gain traction with performing companies and audiences. This summer, Cincinnati Opera seeks to change that.

Philip Glass' newest symphony, an homage to Abraham Lincoln, was supposed to premiere at the Kennedy Center — until it didn't. And then, the Boston Symphony Orchestra stepped in.

Youth Orchestras of San Antonio recently toured the United Kingdom, performing in London, York and Edinburgh while giving students a chance to experience life beyond Texas and connect with audiences overseas.