/tags/npr-classical NPR Classical en-US Copyright Wed, 23 Apr 2025 13:52:38 GMT /2025-04-23/pope-francis-the-music-nerd-a-playlist The pontiff, who possessed a sizable record collection, was a keen listener. Hear his favorite tracks — from Bach to Piazzolla — and a few more that might have caught his discerning ear. Wed, 23 Apr 2025 13:52:38 GMT /2025-04-23/pope-francis-the-music-nerd-a-playlist Tom Huizenga /npr-news/2025-03-26/julia-bullock-christian-reif-tiny-desk-concert The soprano and her pianist husband offer a deeply considered look at the human condition through seven distinct songs. Thu, 27 Mar 2025 03:56:06 GMT /npr-news/2025-03-26/julia-bullock-christian-reif-tiny-desk-concert Tom Huizenga /npr-news/2025-03-26/ashley-jackson-brings-spirituals-to-the-harp The rising harpist explores spirituals, musical ancestors and the influence of church on her new album, Take Me to the Water. Thu, 27 Mar 2025 03:54:26 GMT /npr-news/2025-03-26/ashley-jackson-brings-spirituals-to-the-harp Michel Martin, Olivia Hampton /2025-03-26/composer-carlos-simon-carries-his-ancestors-with-him The rising composer talks about the influence of the church on his music and the premiere of his Good News Mass at the Los Angeles Philharmonic. Thu, 27 Mar 2025 03:48:58 GMT /2025-03-26/composer-carlos-simon-carries-his-ancestors-with-him Lara Downes /npr-news/2025-03-21/jean-yves-thibaudet-tiny-desk-concert The famed Frenchman brings all his elegance and colorful playing to music by Ravel, Brahms and Villa-Lobos. Fri, 21 Mar 2025 13:03:36 GMT /npr-news/2025-03-21/jean-yves-thibaudet-tiny-desk-concert Tom Huizenga /npr-news/2025-03-13/sofia-gubaidulina-the-composer-who-fused-sound-and-spirituality-has-died-at-age-93 One of the first modern women composers to reach international acclaim, Gubaidulina wrote bold music, inspired by Eastern and Western philosophies, and the joy of sound itself. Thu, 13 Mar 2025 18:13:46 GMT /npr-news/2025-03-13/sofia-gubaidulina-the-composer-who-fused-sound-and-spirituality-has-died-at-age-93 Tom Huizenga /2025-03-03/abel-selaocoe-tiny-desk-concert The versatile artist offers his singular blend of global, jazz and classical sounds, pushing both his cello and his voice into uncharted territory. Mon, 03 Mar 2025 15:55:04 GMT /2025-03-03/abel-selaocoe-tiny-desk-concert Tom Huizenga /npr-news/2025-02-24/south-african-cellist-abel-selaocoe-fosters-dialogue-across-time-and-cultures-in-a-new-album South African cellist and composer Abel Selaocoe talks about his new album "Hymns of Bantu," which highlights the healing power of song across cultures. Mon, 24 Feb 2025 13:47:59 GMT /npr-news/2025-02-24/south-african-cellist-abel-selaocoe-fosters-dialogue-across-time-and-cultures-in-a-new-album Olivia Hampton /2025-01-30/can-james-mcvinnie-change-your-mind-about-the-pipe-organ On his new album, the British keyboardist offers both engaging and entertaining contemporary works for the misunderstood instrument. Thu, 30 Jan 2025 17:44:19 GMT /2025-01-30/can-james-mcvinnie-change-your-mind-about-the-pipe-organ Tom Huizenga /2025-01-30/pianist-david-kadouch-probes-gay-composers-hidden-loves-through-music In his album Amours Interdites (Forbidden Love) French pianist David Kadouch explores music by gay composers who concealed their sexuality in societies that wouldn't otherwise accept them. Thu, 30 Jan 2025 17:27:58 GMT /2025-01-30/pianist-david-kadouch-probes-gay-composers-hidden-loves-through-music Olivia Hampton