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What happens when progressive metal meets Symphony Orchestra? Watch a video as composer Jens Ibsen talks about his new work, Drowned in Light.
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Here are 10 recordings to savor, highlighting the gifts and legacy of this towering giant among twentieth-century artists, as we mark the 100th anniversary of baritone Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau’s birth.
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NPR's Debbie Elliott asks guitarist Hayden Pedigo about his new album, "I'll Be Waving As You Drive Away."
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On Wednesday night, April 16th, a Rochester audience will watch Nicholas Goluses celebrate his 70th birthday in a very public way.
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Pianist Jean-Yves Thibaudet has performed with the world's most renowned orchestras on grand stages. He talks with NPR's Scott Detrow about his set at the Tiny Desk.
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The acclaimed composer will be in Medina, NY on Saturday, March 8 working on piece to debut in July 2 concert.
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South African cellist and composer Abel Selaocoe talks about his new album "Hymns of Bantu," which highlights the healing power of song across cultures.
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Her resignation follows a shake-up at the Kennedy Center. President Donald Trump was voted to the position of Chair of the Board and has installed his own team to take over the institution.
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Listeners may have heard that Performance Today host Fred Child is stepping away from the host chair in October 2025. Recently he sat down with Chris Farrell in the MPR News studios to talk about what's next in his career. Listen to the entire interview.
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