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National Symphony Orchestra Music Director Gianandrea Noseda is reshaping the ensemble's sound with the help of 17th and 18th century instruments he purchased secretly.

Composer Anthony Davis has done the seemingly impossible yet necessary work of creating modern operas that speak to the struggles of Black Americans and other marginalized communities. From his Pulitzer Prize-winning ‘Central Park Five’ to the spiritual ‘Wakonda’s Dream,’ he has earned a place as one of America’s leading composers. Learn about four of Davis’ operas that share the sometimes violent experiences of minorities in America.

Commemorate Veterans Day or celebrate the Fourth of July with these six military marches, including works by John Philip Sousa and Henry Fillmore. All performances are by U.S military bands.

The influence can be traced back to the 1800s when opera companies and their star singers traveled from Italy to perform across the country.

The Hollywood playlist of Latino film composers includes Maria Grever, Agustín Lara, Lalo Schifrin, Gustavo Santaolalla, Lin-Manuel Miranda and Germaine Franco.

Hear the towering – and polarizing – author in conversation about his 4,000-page book, ‘The Oxford History of Western Music.’

American composer George Walker died in 2018 at 96, but it’s never too late to learn about his amazing legacy and contributions to American music.

For nearly 200 years, Beethoven's epic Ninth Symphony, with its powerful 'Ode to Joy,' has inspired millions. YourClassical and YourClassicalMPR will join classical channels in Europe and beyond by giving powerful and meaningful airtime to promote peace in Ukraine with ‘Ode to Peace.’

The revered Cuban composer's winning piece was inspired by the life and struggles of Susan B. Anthony and her own poor mother and grandmother in Cuba.

June 6 is the 222nd birthday of Russian poet, novelist and composer Alexander Pushkin. He was the first Russian writer to achieve international success and is the founder of modern Russian literature. His cultural influence on his homeland and the world is still felt today. Here are 10 classical pieces influenced by Pushkin, plus one Soviet rock opera.