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The fearless saxophonist and composer talks about his latest explorations with three top pianists.

Our guide to some of the superbly gifted mezzo-soprano’s very finest performances.

Outstanding composers, performers, and producers are featured in 2021’s online celebration of Brazil’s sprightly, jazz-inflected chamber tradition.

Accompanied by pianist Craig Terry, the powerhouse soprano shows her formidable chops in an intimate “at home” recital for Cal Performances.

A beautiful recording of Deryck Cooke’s finished score shows the profound depth of Mahler’s vision for the symphony.

LCCE’s new recording elicits the transcendent spirit of Olivier Messiaen’s timeless composition.

The Kennedy Center honoree is still just in mid-career. Here’s a guide to three decades of her recordings.

A digital-only EP captures the Seattle Symphony in the premiere live performance of Walker’s uncompromising Sinfonia No. 5.

The Norwegian soprano lives up to her stellar reputation on this new collection of German and Italian arias.

In response to several readers, a further comment on the lessons of the conductor’s long tenure at the Metropolitan Opera.