The latest children's book from Julie Andrews, Emma Walton Hamilton and illustrator Elly McKay is about the power of nature and music. They discussed their creative process in an interview with NPR.


A concert audience of houseplants? A new kids' book tells the surprisingly true tale

Sunday's finale marked the end of 'Succession' and its iconic opening theme. Composer Nicholas Britell reflects on shaping the show's signature sound over four seasons — and what he might do next.


How composer Nicholas Britell created the sound of 'Succession'

A Ukrainian chorus first performed Shchedryk in the U.S. in 1922. A century later, during another fight for freedom, Ukrainian singers performed the folk song at the site of its North American debut.


Ukrainians sing 'Carol of the Bells' at Carnegie Hall, 100 years after its U.S. debut

Pringle helped shape and safeguard the sound of NPR for more than four decades. Colleagues are remembering her prolific portfolio, technical expertise, generosity, honesty and sense of style. 


Remembering NPR's Renee Pringle, a pioneering audio engineer, friend and fashionista

The Library of Congress had invited Lizzo to check out its flute collection during her tour stop last fall. She played a few notes on the historic instrument, twerked and declared history cool.


Lizzo plays James Madison's crystal flute onstage

The ensemble of top Ukrainian musicians, including recent refugees, is wrapping up a whirlwind tour with performances in New York City and Washington, D.C. 


Home is never far for the Ukrainian Freedom Orchestra, even when touring in the U.S. 

The wooden vessel is called "Noah's Violin." As it floated through Venice's Grand Canal on Saturday, members of the string quartet on board serenaded viewers with their own (real) instruments. 


Watch a massive violin transport musicians down Venice's Grand Canal

When Barcelona's Liceu Opera opened Monday for its first concert since mid-March, it did so to a full house -- of plants. A string quartet serenaded its leafy audience with Giacomo Puccini's 'Crisantemi.'


Rachel Treisman

Recent Contributions