NPR Classical

06/16/2026

You've read the review, now hear the radio version. A salute to a pair of piano-playing sisters who keep on making records together.

The French pianists celebrate more than a half century of recording together with a triple-disc set containing many brand new tracks.

06/12/2026

The French pianists celebrate more than a half century of recording together with a triple-disc set containing many brand new tracks. (The review for radio can be heard on Monday's All Things Considered.)

The French pianists celebrate more than a half century of recording together with a triple-disc set containing many brand new recordings.

06/12/2026

The Knicks' symphonic-fueled super-fan!

06/05/2026

The "Dude" still abides ... (but in New York)

06/03/2026

What will Renée Fleming do next? Pair up with banjo magus Béla Fleck, of course. Their new album explores Appalachian folk songs.

Renée Fleming and Béla Fleck's joint project, which took more than 20 years to finalize, sees them collaborate with other folk musicians and singers.

05/29/2026

When notes accessorize ...

05/28/2026

Two of our finest orchestras have just chosen new music directors. Hear a playlist of tracks conducted by Elim Chan, who will take over the San Francisco Symphony and Daniel Harding, who will lead the Los Angeles Philharmonic.

Need a deep discovery experience? Try 1,000 years of music. Our mantra: Bach, Beethoven, before and beyond.

05/22/2026

Yes, that's Laurie Anderson at the Tiny Desk! The mischievous visionary offers a career-spanning set with nods to dogs, the stars and her late husband, Lou Reed.

The mischievous visionary offers a career-spanning set with nods to dogs, the stars and her late husband, Lou Reed.

05/22/2026

... How does your garden blow?

05/21/2026

Breaking: Big news for San Francisco!

In a historic move, Chan will become the first woman to lead one of the country’s ‘Big 7’ orchestras.