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The Chinese lute, or pipa, has been around for more than two thousand years. On today's show, we'll hear a 21st century composition for pipa performed by Wu Man and the Buffalo Philharmonic.

Tessa Lark is an acclaimed classical violinist, but she's also highly adept at other musical traditions. On this episode of Performance Today, hear Tessa Lark perform her "Appalachian Fantasy," new music with classical and folk roots. Guest-hosted by Nick Canellakis.

Not many pieces can match the romantic drama and sheer virtuosity of Tchaikovsky's Piano Concerto No. 1. On this episode of Performance Today, hear a thrilling concert performance by pianist Sergio Tiempo and the Los Angeles Philharmonic.

The 5 Browns have a goal of introducing classical music to a wider, more diverse audience. They perform in various combinations, from duos to complex five-piano arrangements. On today's episode, The 5 Browns perform an arrangement of The Planets by Gustav Holst, from a concert in Athens, Georgia.

In 2010, the home of the Nashville Symphony suffered massive flood damage. Despite losses, the Nashville Symphony became a symbol of recovery, and the concert hall was brought back to life in less than 8 months. On today's show, hear the Nashville Symphony perform music by Debussy, from a concert at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center in Nashville.

In 2006, Argentinian composer Osvaldo Golijov wrote a cello concerto for Yo-Yo Ma. The concerto became a PT listener favorite when we aired a performance of the piece, but a recording of the concerto wasn't yet commercially available. On today's episode, hear the widely anticipated recording of Osvaldo Golijov's "Azul," performed by cellist Yo-Yo Ma and The Knights.

In 1976, composer Rebecca Clarke was interviewed about a former classmate of hers, the great pianist Myra Hess. The interview revealed some surprising information: turns out, Rebecca Clarke was the big story right under everyone's nose. Rebecca Clarke's big reveal, on this edition of Performance Today.

In 2010, the home of the Nashville Symphony suffered massive flood damage. Despite losses, the Nashville Symphony became a symbol of recovery, and the concert hall was brought back to life in less than 8 months. On today's show, hear the Nashville Symphony perform music by Debussy, from a concert at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center in Nashville.

Joaquin Rodrigo's "Concerto de Aranjuez" may be the most popular guitar concerto of all time. Even if you don't think you know it, there's a good chance you've at least heard some of it. In today's show, hear guitarist Chaconne Klaverenga play Rodrigo's concerto with the Boulder Chamber Orchestra.