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San Francisco's Musée Mécanique has just unveiled its Mills Bow-Front Violano Virtuoso, a century-old self-playing device which performs duets on piano and violin.

The last Saturday Cinema episode of the year, with host Lynne Warfel, features scores from movies with iconic New Year’s Eve scenes and parties. Listen now!

Jessie Montgomery is in a constant state of creation. Not only does she actively perform violin and teach, she does so while composing award-winning pieces. Find out more about her amazing achievements in the latest episode of the 'Rhapsody in Black' podcast.

Composer Rosephanye Powell has created a wealth of wonderful new compositions and has had a distinguished career as a teacher and singer. Find out more in the latest episode of the 'Rhapsody in Black' podcast.

In this week’s New Classical Tracks, New Zealander composer John Metcalfe reconstructs seasonal classics in his latest holiday recording, ‘Carols Without Words.’

We have a variety of classical specials for the holiday season, from Christmas to New Year's Day. Listen to them any time that's convenient using this comprehensive listing.

This week’s episode of Saturday Cinema, with host Lynne Warfel, features scores from the different versions of ‘A Christmas Carol’ and some favorites from holiday TV specials of the ‘60s and ‘70s. Listen now!

Brent Borchardt shares his experience with the power of classical music.

After founding the quietly influential band Ash Ra Tempel at 17 years old, Göttsching would go on to have an enormous influence on the trajectory of electronic and dance music.

Guillermo del Toro's new film, Pinocchio, hovers between joy and sadness. So does the music by French composer Alexandre Desplat — performed, appropriately, entirely on wooden instruments.