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Although he never opted for a glittery career, Mackerras was a favorite of fans and critics. His passion for the music of Leos Janacek led him to almost singlehandedly rebuild the composer's reputation as one of the most important opera composers of the 20th century.

She's best known for singing arias on opera stages the world over, but Norman's new CD finds her in front of a live audience, singing jazz and spirituals. Hear the celebrated soprano talk about her first new solo record in more than 10 years.

The violinist, once described as having a "controversial sense of fun," reflects on her self-confidence and her much-discussed album covers.

The Icelandic composer mixes orchestral and electronic sounds to make music that's as beautiful as his homeland. Listen to a live session from KEXP featuring New York's famed ACME Quartet.

On his new CD, Luminosity, the English composer James Whitbourn doesn't stitch his disparate styles together in some artificial attempt at multiculturalism. Critic Tom Manoff says the music flows naturally and sounds authentic and honest.

The former Beach Boy's new album is titled Brian Wilson Reimagines Gershwin. Here, Wilson talks about the iconic songwriter's influence, and describes what it means to him to tackle Gershwin's music.

From jazzy a cappella to accordion, artists are reinventing Bach's music in creative new ways. Critic Tom Manoff spotlights some of his favorites.

The group, led by violinist David Balakrishnan, has earned rave reviews for their jazzy take on traditional chamber music. Their latest album, Have You Ever Been ... ?, features interpretations of Jimi Hendrix compositions and continues to push the boundaries of classical fusion.

From the soaring voice of a young soprano on the rise to the turbulent sounds of the Berlin Philharmonic in full cry, NPR Music's Tom Huizenga and Weekend All Things Considered host Guy Raz spin new classical recordings from young musicians and composers.

In an opera world continually searching for the next Pavarotti, the young Italian Vittorio Grigolo is a newfound treasure. Hear his new album in its entirety before it's released on Oct. 5.