Graduation Playlist

Listen to our playlist for music to accompany your at-home graduation ceremony or celebration.


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Graduation: Let us add 'Pomp and Circumstance' and other great music to your celebration

New Classical Tracks (Extended) - Nathalie Stutzmann

New Classical Tracks - Nathalie Stutzmann

Nathalie Stutzmann has been living her dream of being a singer and conductor. In her new album, Contralto, she does both. Enter the giveaway for a chance to win a copy of the CD!


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Contralto and conductor Nathalie Stutzmann lives her dream

We’re proud to unveil a bold design that puts our expertly curated classical programming front and center. You might have noticed that we have a new logo, too. Everything you love about YourClassical is here.


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If you like these popular musical selections from the Star Wars films, you’ll probably enjoy our recommendations for similarly styled classical works. May the 4th be with you!


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The 'Star Wars' guide to classical music

Are you ready for the cutest dog ever? See what musical surprises await in 'Old Mother Hubbard' -- the new episode of YourClassical Kids Storytime, featuring art by Nancy Carlson!

YourClassical Kids Storytime - Old Mother Hubbard

Are you ready for the cutest dog ever? See what musical surprises await in the YourClassical Kids Storytime episode 'Old Mother Hubbard,' featuring art by Nancy Carlson!


YourClassical Kids Storytime

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'Old Mother Hubbard'

Share the joys of the music you love with young listeners through YourClassical Kids Storytime — classic stories with a classical twist!


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Violinist Gregory Harrington plays with our perception of time

Gil Shaham finds friendship in two violin concertos

Pat Metheny enters the world of classical guitar

Daniil Trifonov reconnects with his Russian past

Simone Dinnerstein makes the most out of lockdown

Hilary Hahn memorializes her time in Paris

Catalyst Quartet honors Samuel Coleridge-Taylor

Benjamin Grosvenor dives into the music of Franz Liszt

Melissa Holm-Johansen reconnects with her Norwegian roots

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Arnold Bax - The Maiden with the Daffodil

Wilhelm Peterson-Berger - Flowers from Froso Island: To the Roses

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Frederic Chopin - Prelude No. 15 "Raindrop"

Ludwig van Beethoven - Symphony No. 6 "Pastoral": Shepherd's song

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Emil Waldteufel - Pluie de diamiants

Claude Debussy - Estampes: Gardens in the Rain

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Johannes Brahms - Ein deutches Requiem: Selig sind, die da Leid tragen

Welcome to the Choral Stream Download, a handpicked, free, downloadable piece of choral music available every week for subscribers to the Choral Stream newsletter.  This week, get a free MP3 of Johannes Brahms - Ein deutches Requiem: Selig sind, die da Leid tragen.


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Recovered from a career-threatening injury, Miloš Karadaglic has his sights set on two goals: finding the next great classical guitar concerto, and erasing the taboo of injuries among musicians.


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Man with a mission: Miloš seeks the next great classical guitar showpiece

Minnesota's Great Lake, Superior, provides the base for the straightforward and masterfully made brews at Hoops Brewing in Duluth. Head brewer Dave Hoops joins host Scott Blankenship in this episode of Hop Notes, with music from Jean Sibelius accompanying beers made from the "best brewing water on Earth." 


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Hop Notes: Hoops Brewing and the music of Jean Sibelius

Herrmann composed some of the best-known film music ever written — especially the scores he wrote for Alfred Hitchcock. Now a new CD shows another side of Herrmann that's equally memorable. 


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Composer Bernard Herrmann showcases his range on 'PostClassical Ensemble'

Classic Piano Puzzler - May 5, 2021

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John Williams created the most recognizable musical universe ever to accompany a motion picture when he composed the music for the 'Star Wars' films. But what classical compositions influenced the great film composer?


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Star Wars music: What were John Williams' classical influences?

All the singers in this U.K. choir have undergone laryngectomies — voice box removal — to treat cancer. Singing builds lung strength, and performing together builds confidence, choir members say.


Graduation: Let us add 'Pomp and Circumstance' and other great music to your celebration

Leo Delibes - Lakme: Flower Duet

Leo Delibes - Lakme: Flower Duet

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