Hear the music that Joe Hisaishi has written for the Studio Ghibli films of Hayao Miyazaki in a lush new album that has been on the "must have" list for several announcers at WXXI Classical this year.

Think you know Vivaldi's music? Think again, and take a wild musical journey with Fabio Biondi and Europa Galante in the latest CD Spotlight from WXXI Classical.

From Puerto Rico to the BBC Proms to Western New York, Roberto Sierra's music is catching ears and hearts. Here's a great way to experience it yourself.

Are we going to just chat for a minute, standing at the door, a pleasant visit among neighbors?Then let’s get to the heart of it: the excellent choir Conspirare, led by artistic director Craig Hella Johnson, has a new album out with the Miró Quartet, “The House of Belonging.” Check out these world premiere recordings of poetic songs by contemporary and recent composers here.Want to discuss it more? Follow me inside here…

Does your soul feel the pull of places far away, long ago, or perhaps even twilight border lands that might not exist on any map? This is your soundtrack.

Strange are the skies, beautiful is the music (and its presentation) with the latest from the Aizuri Quartet.

WXXI's CD Spotlight for July 31 - Aug 13. You'll be in good company with this gathering of friends: John Williams, Yo-Yo Ma, and more.

A trip to Saint-Saëns’ home away from home

Finding a new voice.

Rarities and world premiers of the great African-British composer