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Routinely called a "musician's musician," the pianist had an atypical career that even he called mysterious. He spent it returning to a handful of favorite composers, with acclaimed results.

The ambitious violinist has an insatiable appetite for new music, much of which she's commissioned herself.

Anxiety and panic attacks crippled pianist Simone Dinnerstein on stage, despite a stellar career. She shares how one common device helped her overcome the fear.

In 1989, Trump took out full-page newspaper ads demanding the death penalty "for roving bands of wild criminals." The Detroit Opera decided to program this work long before the presidential election.

As one of the most-performed living composers, the Pulitzer winner insists that her music communicate to everyone — from farmers to children to the classical music intelligentsia.

The pontiff, who possessed a sizable record collection, was a keen listener. Hear his favorite tracks — from Bach to Piazzolla — and a few more that might have caught his discerning ear.

The soprano and her pianist husband offer a deeply considered look at the human condition through seven distinct songs.

The rising harpist explores spirituals, musical ancestors and the influence of church on her new album, Take Me to the Water.

The rising composer talks about the influence of the church on his music and the premiere of his Good News Mass at the Los Angeles Philharmonic.

The famed Frenchman brings all his elegance and colorful playing to music by Ravel, Brahms and Villa-Lobos.