This year, the classical music world celebrates the artistry of Austro-German composer Anton Bruckner, who was born 200 years ago on Sept. 4. Find out more about this humble man and how his groundbreaking, massive symphonies continue to endure. 


Anton Bruckner's epic symphonies endure 200 years after his birth 

Isata Kanneh-Mason, who has musical siblings, presents a new recording of piano concertos and sonatas by Felix and Fanny Mendelssohn. Plus, we spotlight the latest from violinist Chloe Chua and composer Michael Daugherty in August’s recordings of the month.


Isata Kanneh-Mason's sparkling Mendelssohn headlines August new releases

Antonin Dvorak’s ‘American Quartet’ has been recorded countless times, but Charles Loeffler’s octet had never been performed, let alone recorded. Plus, we spotlight the latest from violinist Janine Jansen and a debut from a chamber music collective associated with Carnegie Hall.


American classics new and old highlight our releases for July

Recordings of the Month for May include Jeff Beal’s new album for mental health awareness, Alexandre Tharaud’s collaboration with a baseball team’s worth of pianists, a newly completed Beethoven cycle and the latest from All Classical Portland’s Recording Inclusivity Initiative.


Music for mental health, a four-handed party and new Beethoven highlight May releases

Did you know that John Williams writes music that isn’t for movies?  Plus, a young Chinese guitarist tackles one of the most beloved guitar concertos ever written, and two cellists offer evocative interpretations of new and rarely heard music in Recordings of the Month for April.


International Guitar Month, John Williams and a lot of cello highlight April releases

Conductor Francois-Xavier Roth and the ensemble Les Siecles redefine the use of period instruments, the Czech Philharmonic celebrates its homeland, and the incredible voice of Elīna Garanča highlight our recordings of the month for March.


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