Dreaming Of Rachmaninov On A Train
The celebrated young pianist Daniil Trifonov steals aboard a steam locomotive, chugging through the Rockies to the strains of Rachmaninov's Fourth Concerto.
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First Listen: Becky Warren, 'Undesirable'
The Nashville-based songwriter uses her platform to share the untold stories of the city's homeless and formerly homeless population.
I Hope We Both Die: How The Mountain Goats Wrote The Ultimate Anthem To Dysfunction
"No Children" began as a darkly funny song about divorce. Today, it's something more: a vessel for raw-throated catharsis and a chance to indulge your worst self.
Instrument-Makers Learn A Long-Overdue Lesson: It Isn't Just Men Playing Guitar
As outdated assumptions about the market for instruments come to light, some guitar-makers finally are starting to recognize that players come in all shapes, sizes and genders.
Mark de Clive-Lowe Takes Risks To Unlock His Creativity
Pianist and electronic DJ Mark de Clive-Lowe turns his mistakes into art by sampling his bandmates live in the moment.
She Was Too Poor To Stay In School. Now She's An Inspiration To Rihanna
Angeline Murimirwa is lauded as one of the world's most influential women for her work with a charity that gives scholarships to poor girls in Africa. She herself was once one of those girls.
Yo-Yo Ma Presents Bach As A Wise And Spellbinding Storyteller In 'Six Evolutions'
Ma began learning Bach's famous cello suites when he was 4. Now in his 60s, Ma has released his third recording of the pieces. Critic Lloyd Schwartz says this latest iteration may be his favorite.
Do You Like Big, Dumb Riffs? So Does Hair Puller
The Portland trio's sludgy, primeval metal is built to induce whiplash in less than two minutes.
Two More Women Accuse Violinist William Preucil Of Misconduct
Two female violinists allege that the Cleveland Orchestra concertmaster — currently suspended from his job due to a previous allegation — acted inappropriately towards them during lessons.
Hear Maggie Rogers' 'Light On' From Her New Album, 'Heard It In A Past Life'
"Light On" confidently addresses the overwhelming transformation from private to public figure that comes with going viral.