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You can encounter opera in the theater or on the movie screen. But high quality digital downloads allow you to enjoy great opera anytime you want.

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Celebrate the 54th annual Grammy Awards with 20% off all nominated albums! Plus find out who won each classical category.

When Anne Akiko Meyers picks up a Stradivarius violin to play Bach it’s beautiful. When she picks up two Strads in the famous “Double” Concerto, it’s beautiful Bach²

The beginning of the year always brings tantalizing new recordings. Here are some outstanding new releases you’ll want to check out.

Stanley Kubrick’s A Clockwork Orange premiered in the US forty years ago. Ariama editor Craig Zeichner cites Anthony Burgess’s novel and Kubrick’s film as gateways to his classical music education.

Leontyne Price, Montserrat Caballe and Franco Corelli are among the stars singing operas by Donizetti, Verdi, Mascagni and Leoncavallo in the latest installment of Metropolitan Opera broadcast recordings.

Leonard Bernstein and the New York Philharmonic's legacy is unsurpassed. We are honored to offer a series of high-quality digital downloads of great symphonies performed by Bernstein and the orchestra.

There’s nothing more thrilling than a soloist taking flight in a concerto. Listen to your favorites and make some discoveries in the Festival of Concertos.

Paul Lewis’s album of Franz Schubert’s late piano music crowns a triumphant year of concerts and recordings. The English pianist spoke with Ariama editor Craig Zeichner about his fascination with Schubert’s late music.

Emerson cellist David Finckel delves into the notes of Mozart's late Prussian Quartets with Gramophone Magazine's Andrew
Farach-Colton.

Dr. Clemens Hellsberg, violinist and President of the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, speaks with Ariama about the legendary New Year’s Concert and sets the stage for the 2012 spectacular conducted by Mariss Jansons.

We've started a composer naughty or nice list for the holidays.

Over the course of the year we receive hundreds of new albums, some we love and some we loathe. Ariama’s Acclaimed are our choices for the ten best albums of the year.

From ancient times to the present day, the best Christmas music captures the spirit of jubilation in sound. Here's some of our favorite early music Christmas albums, featuring music spanning the 10th
to 18th centuries.

The ambient sounds of a US road trip cause Hilary Hahn to reflect on how people listen.

Tarik O’Regan is one of the most innovative young composers of our day. O’Regan spoke with Ariama about his Acallam na Senórach, a choral setting of an ancient Irish tale.

Andreas Scholl is the leading countertenor of our time. Scholl spoke with Ariama about his role in Handel’s Rodelinda and the nuances of singing Bach cantatas.

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Violinist Jeanne Lamon is celebrating her 30th anniversary of leading Tafelmusik. She spoke with Ariama about Bach and the orchestra’s future plans.

Vasily Petrenko is one of the most exciting young conductors of our time. Ariama takes a look at Petrenko and the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra’s thrilling partnership.

The Pacifica Quartet knows a thing or two about Russian music. Their recent recording, The Soviet Experience Volume I, kicks off a four-volume series of Dimitri Shostakovich’s complete string quartets and quartets by his Soviet contemporaries. As it turns out, the Musical America 2009 Ensemble of the Year’s violist, Masumi Per Rostad, also knows something about Russian food. Here’s his Top 5 Russian Restaurants in New York City.

Christopher Jackson, director of the Studio de Musique Ancienne de Montreal chats with Ariama about the glories of 17th Century Roman music.

Yo-Yo Ma and the Goat Rodeo Sessions crew sat down for a chat with Ariama editor Craig Zeichner to discuss genre breaking music, what’s a Goat Rodeo and more!

We all know conductors are famous for being physically emotive while leading an orchestra, but what's really on their minds when they wave their batons? We've taken a tongue-in-cheek look at some photos of conductors and matched them to some lines from AFI's 100 greatest film quotes.

Anonymous 4 is a superstar ensemble celebrating its 25th anniversary this season. Ariama speaks with the group's Susan Hellauer about their new album, Secret Voices, and their plans for the future.

Grieg, Sibelius and Nielsen are master composers but only part of the Nordic musical landscape. Ariama uncovers some of the hidden musical treasures of the region.

Ariama editor Craig Zeichner spoke with Lang Lang about Liszt, Chopin and some Chinese culinary delicacies in this exclusive Ariama video interview.

The vocal fireworks and high drama of Baroque opera is electrifying. Once outside the operatic mainstream, Baroque works
are now as popular on stage as they were centuries ago. Ariama takes a look at some great Baroque opera recordings.

Gilbert and Sullivan wrote the most popular comic operas in the English language. Some of England’s greatest opera and oratorio singers are featured in these classic recordings conducted by
Sir Malcolm Sargent.

Mark Padmore is one of the great lieder singers of our time. Padmore and pianist Paul Lewis complete their revelatory Schubert lieder cycle with a new recording of Schwanengesang.

Valery Gergiev and the London Symphony Orchestra complete their Mahler Symphonies cycle with the Ninth, a work about which Herbert von Karajan said, "It is music coming from another world, it is coming from eternity."

Sharon Isbin is one of the great guitarists. Her repertoire is vast and her discography enormous. Isbin’s newest album Guitar Passions features music from Spain and Latin America, as well as several guitarists from the worlds of classical, jazz and rock.

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Sony Classical has announced the signing of an exclusive recording contract with Plácido Domingo. The signing takes Mr. Domingo full circle, bringing him back to the company where his recording career began.

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Conspirare is a groundbreaking choral ensemble and their newest album is Sing Freedom, a collection of African-American spirituals. Conspirare’s director, Craig Hella Johnson, spoke with Ariama about this powerful music.

Once a champion of neglected music, the Kent Nagano has dived into the standard repertoire to rebuild the reputation of Canada’s best-known orchestra. He’s getting his reward with a new concert hall, reports Andrew Farach-Colton.

With the aid of an iPad, Giora Schmidt performed a violin transcription of Liszt's famously difficult Piano Sonata in B Minor, a challenging task never before attempted in concert. Ariama interviewed Giora about his unique approach to the performance.

There’s an inextricable connection between Jean Sibelius’s music and Finland. Finland’s Lahti Symphony Orchestra and conductor, Okko Kamu, celebrate the master at the 2011 International Sibelius Festival.

Trinity Church Wall Street was only a few blocks from Ground Zero. The church commissioned composer Robert Moran to write a piece to mark the 10th anniversary of the national tragedy and he talks about it with Ariama.

Thanks to the early music movement, we are living in a golden age of countertenors. Ariama looks at the new generation of superstar countertenors who are among the most popular singers in the
classical music world.

Some of the most exciting music today is being written by a new generation of choral composers. Ariama takes a closer look at adventurous new choral compositions, some of which draw inspiration from vocal music
of the past.

There’s nothing as thrilling as a live performance at the Metropolitan Opera. New thrills are yours to enjoy at home with the latest installment in the electrifying series of broadcast recordings taken directly from the Metropolitan Opera’s archives.

Iván Fischer and the Budapest Festival Orchestra have been making thrilling music for over two decades. Ariama showcases Fischer and the orchestra’s award-winning recordings.

2CELLOS is the dynamic stringed duo of classically trained cellists Luka Sulic and Stjepan Hauser. Their rendition of Michael Jackson’s “Smooth Criminal” had over 5 million hits on YouTube and their popularity continues to surge.

The Gramophone Classical Music Awards are among the most prestigious in the classical music world. With the awards less than two months away, Gramophone has selected 45 albums to contend for the Recording of the Year.

Since sound was introduced to film nearly a century ago, soundtracks have been an essential part of the cinematic experience. Ariama takes a closer look at scores that have helped define the films we love.

Lincoln Center in New York is home to one of the summer’s most eagerly awaited concert series, the Mostly Mozart Festival. Ariama takes a look at some of the highlights of this year's festival.

Hailed by The New York Times as “something extraordinary,” the Grammy Award-winning Parker Quartet has rapidly distinguished itself as one of the preeminent ensembles of its generation. The quartet gave us a list of their Top 5 favorite works, as well as a few restaurant recommendations from the Twin Cities, where the members currently reside.

Ariama speaks with two audiophile experts, Chris Connaker and Jason Victor Serinus, about the benefits of lossless audio downloads and the current state of
recorded classical music.

Explore the life journey of a classical musician!

Musical portraits of summer come in many styles and from some surprising composers. Gramophone’s James Jolly offers some favorites and surprises in his list of musical works inspired by the season when the mercury is rising.

Violinist Fabio Biondi and his ensemble, Europa Galante’s most recent album is Antonio Vivaldi’s La Stravaganza. Biondi spoke with Ariama about Vivaldi, performing Baroque music, and American audiences.

“Minimalist,” “neo-romantic,” “political composer” and “trickster,” John Adams has been labeled many times. Ultimately the labels mean little because it’s impossible to pigeonhole Adams and his music.

A mid-July favorite, Major League Baseball’s All-Star game is a showcase for the game’s best. But what if there were an all-star game for composers? Ariama selects a composer all-star team and some of their best works.

He was a legendary showman whose flamboyant stage presence inspired women to toss jewels at him and left others swooning. Arguably the greatest pianist of his time, he was also a prolific composer whose output totals nearly 3000 works. He was Franz Liszt, a 19th century rock star.

Did Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina save Renaissance polyphony? There’s a famous story that he did; and if it’s not exactly true, it’s still a great story. Ariama takes a closer look at perhaps the best known of the Renaissance polyphonists.

George Washington said, “Nothing is more agreeable, and ornamental than good music.” Based on the famous cherry tree incident we know that Washington never told a lie, so what better way to celebrate the Independence Day holiday than with some good music?

Theme and variations is one of music's simplest forms, but Bach and Beethoven elevated it to its highest level for the keyboard. Ariama looks at the art of the keyboard variation.

For four nights (June 22–25), Avery Fisher Hall in New York City will be transformed into a place where foxes, hens, grasshoppers, beetles and other creatures (even humans) love, lust and live in a field of sunflowers and trees.

A virtuoso player and a passionate supporter of new music, Johannes Moser has been hailed by critics to be one of the finest of the new generation of young cellists. He has performed with numerous world class ensembles, such as the New York Philharmonic, London Symphony, Munich Philharmonic, and Chicago Symphony.

The outstanding vocal quartet New York Polyphony has quickly become one of the most recognized early music ensembles, and has received acclaim from both critics and audiences alike. Recently, the members of the ensemble shared their top five musical works with Ariama. Not content with offering us food for merely the mind and soul, New York Polyphony also offered their thoughts on the 5 favorite Indian restaurants in the Big Apple!

Most fathers welcome their sons and daughters into the family business, even when the family business is composing. As we approach Father’s Day, we take a look at some famous composer fathers, sons
and a daughter.

It’s hard to think of another city as magical as Venice. Gramophone Magazine's James Jolly takes a look at works inspired
by the City of Water.

Since its birth in 1881, the Boston Symphony Orchestra has been one of the great symphony orchestras of the world. Ariama takes a look at the orchestra, its history and some of its finest recordings.

For as long as there have been cloistered religious communities, there’s been a tradition of women chanting and singing daily prayers. We take a closer look at some of the important contributions by women composers and performers that took place behind cloister walls.

The old expression “two hands are better than one” certainly applies to playing a keyboard instrument. From the Baroque to the present day, composers have been seduced by the sound of several keyboards.

The summer is the season for outdoor pops concerts and relaxing sounds that are the perfect soundtrack for lazy sunny days. Here’s some light classical and crossover gems that you’ll want add to your summer listening list.

Albert Einstein called Mozart “the greatest composer of all.” The Essential Mozart, an Ariama exclusive, showcases 18 of the Salzburg composer’s greatest works in performances by legendary artists.

There’s nothing as electrifying as a live performance at the Metropolitan Opera house. The voltage runs high in this new series of Saturday afternoon broadcast recordings taken directly from the Metropolitan Opera’s archives and available on CD for the first time.

There are some great composers who were famous in their own time but eventually slipped out of favor and into obscurity. These are the composers you need to know and we will be looking at some of them in coming weeks.

Jenny Lin is one of the most fascinating pianists currently on the scene. Lin speaks with Ariama about her new recording "Mompou: Silent Music", Broadway shows, and Alexander Scriabin's phone number.

May 5th marked the 120th anniversary of Carnegie Hall’s opening. Ariama takes a look at the premier concert venue in the world, and some of the historic performances that have been held there.

With its century-long tradition of artistic excellence, the Philadelphia Orchestra ranks as one of the finest in the world. We examine the legacy of Leopold Stokowski and Eugene Ormandy and the
Fabulous Philadelphians.

Best known for large-scale works, Philip Glass's chamber music reveals another side of this contemporary master.

In honor of Prokofiev's 120th Anniversary this week, Ariama has chosen our Top 5 Prokofiev Works and are offering a 15% Off Discount on select recordings!

In honor of William Shakespeare's 447th birthday, Ariama.com surveys the operas, ballets, and incidental music inspired by the works of the great bard.

However ethereal or profound their music, composers need food just like the rest of us. BBC Music Magazine's Adrian Mourby takes a closer look at some of the greatest composer's culinary idiosyncrasies.

Stephen Schwartz speaks with Ariama.com about the premiere of his opera
Séance on a Wet Afternoon at
the New York City Opera.

Uruguayan bass-baritone Erwin Schrott speaks with Ariama.com about the inspiration behind recording his new album, Rojotango and the musicians that have influenced him most.

Holy Week is the most sacred time of the year for Christians. We take a closer look at the music it has inspired, from the Middle Ages to the present day.

This year, the Salzburg Easter Festival will feature performances by renowned artists such as Julia Fischer, Gustavo Dudamel, and Sir Simon Rattle. We examine the rich history of the festival, as well as the upcoming program.

The Medieval composer Guillaume de Machaut dubbed the pipe organ the “king of instruments”. We feature a number of great composers and compositions that have married the organ and the orchestra.

Violinist Anne-Sophie Mutter speaks with us about her foundation's new award
and its first recipient.

At 75, Musical revolutionary Steve Reich continues to work his own brand of minimalism with new compositions and a major retrospective. But, writes Gramophone Magazine's Philip Clark, if you think he’s mellowed, think again.

Bach elevated and transformed the fugue. We examine the fugal form, and explore some of Bach's most complex and beautiful compositions.

Who are today's most exciting young performers? BBC Music Magazine interviews six brilliant artists under 30.

In an exclusive video interview, the Emerson String Quartet speaks about their newly announced recordings for Sony Classical, as well as their groundbreaking career.

The British violinist introduces us to his newest passion: exploring the fascinating musical world of the 19th-century Hungarian composer and fellow fiddler Joseph Joachim.

Conductor Yakov Kreizberg, who most recently led the Netherlands Philharmonic, died today at age 51 after a long battle with illness.

The South African-born fortepianist and harpsichordist talks to Ariama's editor about his beloved "old pianos" and the secret, dangerous thrills of early music.

America's foremost ambassador at the piano has been honored with the National Medal of Arts by President Obama.

While ongoing health issues continue to plague James Levine, the conductor has announced that he is stepping down from his Boston role.

Not (yet) enamored of Franz Liszt? Gramophone Magazine's Jeremy Nicholas presents an impassioned defense of the composer, calling him "one of the seminal figures of the 19th century."

The renowned violinist reveals her thoughts about Scottish composer James MacMillan's "After the Tryst", which she is set to play at Carnegie Hall.

Classical music is at the crux of several notable films honored at the 83rd annual Academy Awards, including
"The King's Speech".

A magical island inspired by Shakespeare and a doomed queen are part of what the Metropolitan Opera has in store for its 2011-12 season.

A conversation with pianist Jeremy Denk traverses topics from Bach to Sarah Palin to chaos theory. He takes our editor
along for the ride.

Devotion to the music--and the music alone--is the key to greatness, the pianist Maurizio Pollini explains to BBC Music Magazine's Ivan Hewett.

Nearly a quarter century after its world premiere, John Adams' opera Nixon in China touches down at the
Metropolitan Opera.

As the New York Philharmonic looks toward their 2011-12 season, they also announce a digital archive initiative that peers
into their past.

Making his recording debut for Sony Masterworks, violinist Ray Chen talks to Ariama about going into the studio, setting goals, and not having a 'Tiger Mother.'

We remember the film composer John Barry, who passed away this Sunday
at age 77.

The immensely influential American composer passed away last Saturday
at age 94.

Thanks for all of those who participated! Contest entry submission has now closed, but Ariama is rewarding Yo-Yo Ma fans with 15% off all of his recordings!

30-year-old American pianist Jonathan Biss has just made his solo Carnegie Hall debut. He takes us through his preparations.

The embattled Brooklyn Philharmonic signals the start of a new era
with Alan Pierson's appointment
as its Artistic Director.

Ariama's editor visits the pianist at home in Brooklyn to discuss Bach, the relationships between painting and playing, and meeting her dream piano.

Violinist Augustin Hadelich talks to Ariama about the art of collaboration, the glories of YouTube, and rediscovering
"awkward" Stravinsky.

The hallowed venue gets ready to celebrate its 120th anniversary season in grand style.

Ten leading Mozart performers reveal to BBC Music Magazine which of the great composer's works have inspired
them the most.

Singer Bejun Mehta discusses re-shaping the role of the countertenor, not being a "Baroque monkey," and life back on the other side of recording business.

Gramophone editor James Inverne talks to Japan's elder statesman about JapanNYC, the festival he's curating at Carnegie Hall.

This was a great year for new classical releases. Don't miss our our picks for ten of the year's best--now on sale at 20% off!

So often a "bad boy" onstage, the bass-baritone superstar spreads holiday cheer on his newest release.

It might be the first time that a work by John Cage is appearing on the UK pop charts--and it's meant to be the smash of the holiday season.

Gramophone's editor-in-chief James Jolly offers seasonal favorites that go far afield of the usual Yuletide suspects.

The British tenor adds another gem to his Harmonia Mundi discography with a recording of songs by Schumann and by Franz Lachner, framed around the poetry of Heinrich Heine.

The Czech mezzo-soprano tells BBC Music Magazine's Daniel Jaffe about her experience of performing and recording Das Knaben Wunderhorn with Pierre Boulez and the Cleveland Orchestra.

Celebrate the 53rd annual Grammy Awards with 15% off nominated classical albums!

The Dutch composer Louis Andriessen has been awarded the 2011 Grawemeyer Prize for La Commedia, a five-part opera
inspired by Dante.

Looking for some fresh recordings to spice up your Christmas cheer? Try some new tunes: all holiday titles are now 20% off!

Ariama's suggestions for great wedding ceremony music for Prince William and Kate Middleton, inspired by Princess Diana's selections for her own royal wedding.

With an onrush of several new recordings of the Verdi Requiem now available, we take a fresh look at this remarkable piece.

One of the world's most widely heard contemporary composers has passed away: Polish composer Henryk Gorecki,
who died at age 77.

Feeling ready to play for Ashkenazy or Mutter? Then check out the judges roster for the XIV International Tchaikovsky Competition, to be held next summer.

It's been a big fall for Italian singer Vittorio Grigolo, between his Met debut and the release of his first album for Sony Masterworks. He talks with Ariama's Anastasia Tsioulcas about the whirlwind.

The luminous mezzo-turned-soprano
Shirley Verrett passed away on November 5th at age 71.

The pianist talks to BBC Music Magazine's Oliver Condy about recuperating from a recent stroke and finally learning
to enjoy performing.

Ariama talks to Stile Antico about
stripping away early music's museum-relic stereotypes and about the adrenaline
surge of performing without a conductor.

The star soloist tells Ariama about a collaboration that led to this year's Pulitzer Prize in music, and how the new concerto
for her connects back to Tchaikovsky.

The fast-rising young conductor speaks about Mexican music, not waiting
for a fairy godmother, and an odd
request she once made.

With big buzz surrounding him, the
Italian tenor has made his hotly
anticipated first operatic performance in
New York, debuting as Rodolfo.

Julia Fischer believes that Paganini's 24 devilishly difficult violin caprices have been severely underrated. She tells Ariama why she decided to record them all.

For three weeks in October and November, New York's Lincoln Center is submerged into spirituality during its inaugural
"White Light" festival.

Two gifted musicians, pianist Jason Moran and violist Sebastien Ruth, have received the prestigious MacArthur "Genius Award" for their musical and social contributions.

One of the greatest singers of our time, Dame Joan Sutherland, passed away on October 10th. Ariama looks back on her life and legacy.

Every classical music collection deserves certain pieces as its cornerstones. To that end, we've taken on the admittedly daunting task of creating what we're dubbing "The Essential 25".

With the announcement of the 2010 Gramophone Awards on Oct. 1, we take a look at the magazine's short list of nominees and talk to editor-in-chief James Jolly about the magazine's current crop of picks.

Pianist Lang Lang is quite possibly the hottest classical music star in the world. He speaks with Ariama about the artistic path that led him to his latest release, "Live in Vienna," and about the global nature of this recital.

In very short order, France's youthful Ebene Quartet has become one of the most buzzed-about groups in classical music; they won Gramophone's Record of the Year prize at their 2009 awards. We find out what makes their magic.

Ready to take your exploration of classical music one step further? Try out our suggestions for your next round of classical music discovery.

Despite a debilitating injury that has severely curtailed his career trajectory for about thirty years, 81-year-old Gary Graffman still remains one of the most influential and exciting of all American pianists.

A new study shows that classical music can be a significant tool in treating low- and medium-grade depression, according to a group of Mexican researchers.

No stained-glass windows or tuxedos for him: the dynamically talented young artist Cameron Carpenter is out to shake up the staid world of the organ.

One of Britain's most influential tenors, Anthony Rolfe Johnson, has died at the age of 69 after a lengthy illness. The body of work he created will be remembered very fondly by vocal music aficionados.

A New York-based string quartet for the 21st century finds its inspiration in turn-of-the-century Munich and in the music of Claude Debussy.

World-renowned Australian conductor Sir Charles Mackerras passed away in London at the age of 84, leaving a rich legacy of recordings that include groundbreaking work with the music of Janacek and Mozart.

Celebrating the 150th anniversary of Gustav Mahler's birth, we survey the best interpretations of his exultant Symphony No. 2, "Resurrection," from historical issues to the new recordings.

One of the greatest basses of all time, Cesare Siepi, passed away July 5th, 2010.

Nick Eanet, the group's first violinist, has announced his departure from the Juilliard--less than a year after having joined.

The pianist talks to Gramophone Magazine's Geoffrey Norris about recording Rachmaninov, and the special link he feels to the great Russian composer and pianist.

In 2000, the debut of Osvaldo Golijov's Pasion segun San Marcos both honored and reshaped our understanding of the passion as inherited from Bach. Ten years on, the second recording of this groundbreaking work clarifies how it has already become a classic.

After experiencing financial issues that forced its hiatus, the Opera Orchestra of New York announced its return in the 2010-11 season.

The music of Iannis Xenakis transformed Central Park during Make Music New York, a massive celebration of music that got the whole city dancing in the streets on June 21st.

We mark the passing of one of the world's great contraltos, Canadian singer Maureen Forrester.

We travel to the Fes Festival of World Sacred Music held in Fes, Morocco to explore the pathways that connect us all.

The Goldberg Variations of Bach form a true cornerstone of the keyboard repertoire, whether played on harpsichord or piano. Piano expert Jed Distler takes us through some of the greatest recordings.

After years of turbulence, the Philadelphia Orchestra is boldly signaling a new chapter in its storied history by appointing 35-year-old Montreal-born conductor Yannick Nezet-Seguin as its newest music director.

Some of the most exciting and innovative concert programming is taking place at museums and other visual arts institutions around the nation. We take a closer look at some of the most innovative presenters.

50 milestone American compositions, from early colonial times to the present.

After decades of waiting, New York audiences finally got the chance to hear Ligeti's experimental opera "Le Grand Macabre," presented by the New York Philharmonic in a stunningly successful staging.

England's Tallis Scholars were way ahead of their time when, thirty years ago, they founded their own record label.

"Dudamania" sweeps New York again as 29-year-old conductor Gustavo Dudamel brought his Los Angeles Philharmonic to Avery Fisher Hall.

The flooding of Nashville has resulted in significant damage to the Schermerhorn Symphony Center, home to the Nashville Symphony. In the midst of their losses, the orchestra is banding together to comfort its hometown--and getting some much-needed aid in return.

Classical music is fun for kids--and sets them up for a lifetime of listening pleasure. From pieces written especially for young audiences to performances that enhance kids' enthusiasm, here are many ways of introducing classical music to little ones.

Movie music can of course be a real thrill, but what's even better for classical music lovers are films about classical musicians, opera singers, and music itself. Here's a roundup of some of our favorite music-related flicks, plus some of the music showcased in each.

Famous for their incredible sound honed over four decades, Canadian Brass turns their attention to a pivotal time and place in music history: 17th-century Venice.

One of today's most acclaimed composers, Poland's Krzysztof Penderecki recently came to Carnegie Hall to rejoin some old friends: musicians from Yale University's School of Music.

Jake Heggie's newest opera is based on Herman Melville's epic novel. It premieres at the Dallas Opera April 30th, and stars Ben Heppner as Captain Ahab.

After forty years on stage, American mezzo Frederica von Stade is bidding farewell to her fans.

Franz Schubert's Winterreise ("Winter's Journey") is one of the most emotional and influential song cycles ever written. We take a closer look through the lens of
some top interpreters.

Bach's St. Matthew Passion is one of the greatest glories of Western sacred music. Revisit the creation and context for this soaring, dramatic, and meditative piece, and survey popular interpretations of this essential work.

Viola da gamba virtuoso and conductor Jordi Savall's projects are both artistically and intellectually gripping. Recent albums dedicated to Jerusalem and the history of the Cathars take listeners on new journeys of discovery.

Samuel Barber is undoubtedly best known for his Adagio for Strings. During his centenary year, we re-examine the work of a great American composer whose lyricism and affinity for the human voice is often overlooked.

The 2010 Grammy winners offer proof positive of the vibrant and vigorous recording scene today in classical music and opera.

We mark the 200th anniversary of Chopin's birth with a look at the composer's great legacy, and what being Polish meant to a composer long exiled from his homeland.

The perfect classical music for your wedding, from Baroque favorites to opera arias.

When an ensemble commissions and creates brand-new work, how do they then ensure that other musicians continue to perform those new pieces? The Kronos Quartet searches for an answer.

Bringing Shostakovich's youthful "The Nose" to the Metropolitan Opera for the first time was a gamble, but William Kentridge's production has rightfully scored major plaudits.

Exploring classical music takes you on an amazing journey of discovery, insight, and enjoyment.