Classical music performances and features from NPR news, NPR cultural programs, and NPR Music stations.

Throughout his decades-long career, pianist Emanuel Ax has been performing in the great concert halls of the world. And now, instead of the stage, he is stepping behind a microphone to host a new ...

Classical music has a reputation as old, elite and maybe not for younger audiences. But From the Top is trying to change that. It’s a national public radio show and podcast that showcases and trains ...

Lately it seems like every year, when I look back on my favorite classical albums, I always think, "Well, let's face it: It's been a pretty cruel year, and this is the music that helped get me through ...