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The virtuoso organist tells Here & Now's Robin Young about why he is on a mission to change the whole organ world.

“Station Eleven” is the best-selling, award winning, breakout novel by Emily St. John Mandel, who was born and raised on an island off the coast of…

This piece, from a new album of orchestral works by Richter, depicts the opening of Virginia Woolf's Mrs. Dalloway by pairing pulsating rhythms with the composer's signature wistful melodies.

One of the world's most beloved and admired sopranos, Dawn Upshaw has a way with complex modern works and also the tuneful melodies of classic American composers like Stephen Foster.

The fires and drought conditions in the state prompted a firework ban for the July 4 holiday. But an exception was made Tuesday night in Denver, where a giant crowd gathered to watch fireworks, and applauded the efforts of those fighting to contain the fires.

Philadelphia brought back an indoor mask mandate, and the virus is spreading across U.S. cities. But case numbers and hospitalizations remain low.

After stints as a member of The Dambuilders and Those Bastard Souls, Joan Wasser is finally attracting attention with her own spellbinding voice front and center.

The New York pianist combines uplifting elegance with jaw-dropping chops, on everything from ragtime to bebop and beyond. He turned 85 this week, but he's still performing, writing and teaching. Hear five examples of his many talents.

A dozen items — including recordings, books, toys and even wine — to delight classical music lovers.

Suggestions for pairing wine and classical music from one of Chicago's top sommeliers — a former professional percussionist.