Classical

On a new album, the classical stars revisit the concerto Williams composed specifically for Ma, as well as some of Williams' most affecting film scores.

Sebastian Lang-Lessing returned to conduct the San Antonio Symphony at the First Baptist Church.

Dallas' WRR may well be soon run by NPR/PBS station KERA.

TPR's James Baker visits with Los Angeles Guitar Quartet member Bill Kanengiser on the occasion of the group's 40th anniversary, and their new album, "Opalescent."

A composer, performer and installation artist from the Navajo Nation, Chacon's winning piece, Voiceless Mass, was composed for chamber orchestra and a specific Milwaukee pipe organ.

Federal mediation between management of the San Antonio Symphony and the striking Musicians of the San Antonio Symphony has come to an end. That end won’t be bringing musicians back to the Tobin Center, as both parties seem no closer to agreeing on a contract.

Hear the Chicago-based ensemble lay down a killer groove, composed by electronic music producer Jlin.

With orchestras clamoring for her work, the rising artist feels a responsibility and opportunity to help reframe classical music and the institutions that present it.

Classical guitarists can rock out, too. Hear a searing, joyful performance of Bach at its most shred-worthy and satisfying.

Alsop talks about the rejection she faced on the way to becoming the first woman to lead a major American orchestra, the Baltimore Symphony. She's now the subject of a new documentary, The Conductor.