/npr-classical NPR Classical en-US Copyright Mon, 20 Jun 2022 10:51:38 GMT /2022-06-20/an-arab-american-singer-reframes-music-about-the-crusades A new project conceived by Lebanese American tenor Karim Sulayman recasts baroque music that by turns demonizes and exoticizes Arabs and Muslims. Mon, 20 Jun 2022 10:51:38 GMT /2022-06-20/an-arab-american-singer-reframes-music-about-the-crusades Anastasia Tsioulcas /npr-classical/npr-news/2022-04-18/radu-lupu-celebrated-romanian-pianist-dies-at-age-76 A pianist widely admired by his fellow artists, Radu Lupu was known for his interpretations of Brahms, Schubert, Mozart and Beethoven, among others. Lupu retired from performing in 2019. Mon, 18 Apr 2022 23:46:02 GMT /npr-classical/npr-news/2022-04-18/radu-lupu-celebrated-romanian-pianist-dies-at-age-76 Anastasia Tsioulcas /npr-news/2022-04-18/harrison-birtwistle-an-influential-english-composer-has-died-at-age-87 Known for his sonic brashness and unyielding artistic vision, Birtwistle was awarded a British knighthood in 1988. He was one of the U.K.'s most prominent composers for decades. Mon, 18 Apr 2022 16:13:33 GMT /npr-news/2022-04-18/harrison-birtwistle-an-influential-english-composer-has-died-at-age-87 Anastasia Tsioulcas /npr-news/2022-02-27/metropolitan-opera-is-among-those-severing-ties-with-putin-allied-artists Star performers at the famed New York opera house, including soprano Anna Netrebko and conductor Valery Gergiev, have been closely associated with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Mon, 28 Feb 2022 04:03:57 GMT /npr-news/2022-02-27/metropolitan-opera-is-among-those-severing-ties-with-putin-allied-artists Anastasia Tsioulcas /npr-news/2022-02-19/prison-choirs-sing-in-a-reboot-of-beethovens-opera-about-unjust-incarceration A New York City opera company created an updated version of Fidelio for the Black Lives Matter era. The performance features singers who are incarcerated in real life. Sat, 19 Feb 2022 13:00:50 GMT /npr-news/2022-02-19/prison-choirs-sing-in-a-reboot-of-beethovens-opera-about-unjust-incarceration Anastasia Tsioulcas /2021-05-05/man-with-a-mission-milos-seeks-the-next-great-classical-guitar-showpiece 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. Wed, 05 May 2021 09:00:00 GMT /2021-05-05/man-with-a-mission-milos-seeks-the-next-great-classical-guitar-showpiece Tim Greiving /npr-classical/2021-03-18/the-music-of-justice-league-is-its-own-epic-tale-of-death-and-rebirth Tom Holkenborg, aka Junkie XL, is far from the first score composer to be fired from a Hollywood film. But he might be the first to get his job back. Thu, 18 Mar 2021 16:30:47 GMT /npr-classical/2021-03-18/the-music-of-justice-league-is-its-own-epic-tale-of-death-and-rebirth Tim Greiving /npr-classical/2021-03-09/on-a-remote-island-a-music-school-flourishes The Toki School of Music is the brainchild of pianist Mahani Teave, who gave up a promising international career to return to Easter Island to teach children. Tue, 09 Mar 2021 10:00:32 GMT /npr-classical/2021-03-09/on-a-remote-island-a-music-school-flourishes Tom Huizenga /npr-classical/2021-02-26/kris-bowers-reflects-on-coming-full-circle-in-composing-the-score-for-respect Aretha Franklin liked how Kris Bowers played piano at a competition in 2011. It was his big break — a fact that he says was with him while he scored a upcoming biopic about the late Queen of Soul. Fri, 26 Feb 2021 10:01:00 GMT /npr-classical/2021-02-26/kris-bowers-reflects-on-coming-full-circle-in-composing-the-score-for-respect Tim Greiving /npr-classical/2021-02-09/will-liverman-dreams-of-a-new-day-for-black-composers As a student, the young baritone was never really introduced to any Black composers. Liverman's latest album, Dreams of a New Day, features an abundance of them. Tue, 09 Feb 2021 10:11:00 GMT /npr-classical/2021-02-09/will-liverman-dreams-of-a-new-day-for-black-composers Noel King, Phil Harrell