A British music education organization reports that use of recorders are declining in the classroom. We wonder: Why were they there to start with? And why is "Hot Cross Buns" such a banger?


Recorders, the woodwind music instruments, are on the decline in British classrooms

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with music artist Kevin Olusola about his new album, "Dawn Of A Misfit," and his love for mixing it up with classical music.


Kevin Olusola discusses his album 'Dawn of a Misfit'

Promising violinists can get their hands on a Stradivarius and other 18th century instruments through a lending program out of Chicago.


A program in Chicago lends rare musical instruments to young, gifted musicians

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with concert pianist Khatia Buniatishvili about her new allbum, "Mozart," which honors the 18th century composer.


Concert pianist Khatia Buniatishvili's new album pays homage to Mozart

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with award-winning film composer Hans Zimmer about his latest work for the film "Blitz."


Hans Zimmer discusses his music for 'Blitz', a film set in World War II

The Danish Chamber Orchestra has brought Leopold Mozart's "Hunting Symphony" to life with some canine performers joining the fun.


A trio of dogs were part of a recent performance by the Danish Chamber Orchestra

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with composer Miguel Atwood-Ferguson about Lincoln Center's orchestral tribute to the Notorious B.I.G.


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