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Watch: Ukrainian violinists respond to war with viral video

Watch: Ukrainian violinists respond to war with viral video

More than a month into Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, dozens of violinists have united for a video performance of the Ukrainian folk song “Verbovaya Doschechka” to raise support for Ukraine. Not surprisingly, the video already has gone viral. Watch now.

Cellist Matt Haimovitz focuses on future generations

Cellist Matt Haimovitz focuses on future generations

In this week’s New Classical Tracks, cellist Matt Haimovitz continues his large-scale commissioning project of contemporary composers with his second recording in the six-album series titled, ‘Primavera II: The Rabbits.’

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Mystery recordings will now be heard for the first time in about 100 years
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Oscars 2022

Oscars 2022

Saturday Cinema, hosted by Lynne Warfel, presents highlights from those Best Score nominees you DIDN’T hear on the Oscars live show.

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Composer Omar Thomas speaks to the importance of representation

Composer Omar Thomas speaks to the importance of representation

Composer Omar Thomas remembers never playing music in concert band that celebrates Black traditions while he was growing up, but he has made it his mission to change that. Find out more about his socially conscious compositions in the latest episode of the 'Rhapsody in Black' podcast.

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Valerie Coleman's 'Shotgun Houses' honors Louisville and Ali
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Listen to Nashville composer Cristina Spinei's 'Spiral,' commissioned by YourClassical
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Violinist Angèle Dubeau's new album celebrates womanhood
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Listen to Oscar-winning scores of the 21st century
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Critics want to shutter new opera about Emmett Till, but creators fight back
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