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Does that carol sound familiar, but the words are different from the ones you’ve sung forever? Here’s why!

What is the meaning and significance of ‘Ave Maria’? Learn about the song’s origins, significance and more with YourClassical. Enrich your musical knowledge today!

Fireworks and separation anxiety tormenting your fur baby? YourClassical discusses the many ways classical music can help your dog. Read to learn more!  

Explore Andrea Bocelli's top 10 songs with YourClassical. Discover his iconic tracks that captivate audiences worldwide, and find your favorite to enjoy on repeat.

We asked listeners to tell us their favorite chamber music pieces. Here are the top 20 vote-getters.

Ready to embrace the chilly fall weather? YourClassical has playlists of classical music for autumn you need to cozy up this season. Explore now!

We asked listeners to share poems inspired by Ludovico Einaudi's 'Golden Butterflies.' Read their submissions while you listen to the piece.

In honor of ‘Over and Out,’ the final tour by Jeff Lynne’s Electric Light Orchestra — which is touring nationally and made a stop in St. Paul on Sept. 30 — here are 10 moments in which ELO’s signature fusion of classical and rock music really shone.

Concert band is a large part of classical music, yet many composers don't get the recognition they deserve for contributing to the genre. Here are 10 band composers you should know — besides the March King, John Philip Sousa.

This year, the classical music world celebrates the artistry of Austro-German composer Anton Bruckner, who was born 200 years ago on Sept. 4. Find out more about this humble man and how his groundbreaking, massive symphonies continue to endure.