Tony Bennett and Diana Krall have released a new album of duets, 'Love Is Here to Stay,' featuring the timeless music of George and Ira Gershwin. NPR's Scott Simon sat down with the pair to discuss their collaboration.


Tony Bennett and Diana Krall sing Gershwin in 'Love Is Here to Stay'

In her debut novel, which has music cues for each new section, former cellist Aja Gabel follows four musicians as they come together and entertain ambitions to strike out on their own -- on and off stage.


New novel 'The Ensemble' explores the string quartet as chosen family

Chad Lawson is trying to revive interest in the piano by modernizing it for what he calls the "Spotify generation." Lawson created his latest album 'Re:Piano' armed with his instrument and an iPad full of digital effects.


Chad Lawson wants to revive piano for the 'Spotify generation'

With the holiday season looming, the Dominican Sisters of Mary joined NPR's Scott Simon for an in-studio performance and discussion of their latest album, 'Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring: Christmas with the Dominican Sisters of Mary.'


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