New Classical Tracks®

The inventive quartet Salut Salon create most of their own arrangements on their new album, 'Carnival Fantasy.' The music is enhanced by a zoological theme.

Since Thierry Fischer accepted the full-time post of music director in 2011, the Utah Symphony has commissioned at least six new works, three of which appear on its new recording, 'Dawn to Dust.'

On the centenary of violinist and educator Yehudi Menuhin, a friend of the late musician has curated a comprehensive box set that celebrates the work and life of a man who was not only a gifted musician, but a kind and generous person.

Harpist Claire Jones played at the royal wedding of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge in 2011, but was diagnosed with chronic fatigue syndrome two years later. The release of Jones's new recording, 'Royal Harp Strings', has been part of her healing process.

A new self-titled album featuring works by Ola Gjeilo offers a portrait of the composer, pianist, and lover of choral music.

Rachel Barton Pine grew up playing the music of J.S. Bach at her hometown church in Chicago, where there is even a stained-glass window of Bach himself.

Inspired by the music that most captured the attention of his baby daughter, Italian-American pianist Alessio Bax has put together an album of 17 pieces to appeal to parents, children and those discovering classical music.

When Swedish label BIS wanted to add music of Aaron Copland to its repertoire, it looked to Andrew Litton and the Colorado Symphony. 'I said, 'Sure, why not?' Litton recalls. 'We'll happily do Copland.'

Two longtime friends collaborate on recording the violin sonatas of two early Romantic-era composers. Itzhak Perlman and Emanuel Ax had had the idea for many years, and finally agreed to do the album while having dinner together.

On vocal ensemble Seraphic Fire's new album, 'Steal Away,' the group celebrates the first quintessentially American art form: the African-American concert spiritual.