August 22 holds a special place in history, marking a day of remarkable achievements and significant events that have shaped ...

Stravinsky is one of the truly pivotal composers in the history of classical music. The history of classical music can be divided into pre and post-Rite of Spring.

The influence on the music itself was transformative. Mainstream music was soon pervaded by miniature forms that could be memorized—the four-minute song, not the 40-minute symphony.

The British composer was a generational success story before his death at 37 — yet keeping that legacy in view has always ...

From Mirabai and Carnatic vocalists to Hindi film playback singers and Ragmala paintings, there are visible shifts what ...

Not just one of the greatest pieces of music ever written, but one of the greatest achievements of any man in history. It’s a ...

After Player moved to West Harlem in 2008 and began attending St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, the warm energy of Harlem residents eventually inspired the birth of the Harlem Chamber Players. With the New ...

Black History Month on CPR Classical recognizes the legacy of African-American composers and the contributions of today’s Black artists and creatives. Check out these events taking place in ...