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Kurt Masur in 2010, leading the New York Philharmonic at Avery Fisher Hall.

Remembering Kurt Masur, The Conductor Who Rebuilt The New York Philharmonic

When one of America's foremost orchestras needed an overhaul, an unlikely leader emerged from East Germany.

Ernestine Anderson performs at the Windsor Jazz Festival in 1966.

Ernestine Anderson: A Natural At The Blues

One of the most versatile vocalists from the big band era, Anderson had an earthy, gritty style.

Songs We Love: Dave Harrington Group, 'White Heat'

Ahead of his first solo project, the guitarist for electronic-rock giants Darkside discusses electronics, improvisation and controlled spontaneity

The Music Of Marian McPartland On Piano Jazz

Hear McPartland's compositions performed by Sarah Vaughan, Cleo Laine and more.

KBIA Morning Edition News Quiz - Dec. 17, 2015

Catherine Russell: Sunny Side Of The Street

More than 30 years ago, Sy Oliver arranged a book of music for female vocal trio, for one concert only. The singer Catherine Russell unearths those arrangements at Jazz At Lincoln Center.

Tania Maria On Piano Jazz

The Brazilian pianist and singer mixes frenetic originals with Antônio Carlos Jobim interpretations.

The Danish String Quartet's new release features British and Danish composers. Violinist Frederik Øland is second from the left; violist Asbjørn Nørgaard is second from the right.

The Danish String Quartet's Manifold Vision For Classical Music

"Classical music is many things," says violist Asbjørn Nørgaard. "It can sound like Coldplay. It can sound like heavy metal." The quartet's new album, out now, is called Adès/Nørgard/Abrahamsen.

Israeli-American violinist Itzhak Perlman playing in New York in 2009.

Itzhak Perlman On Canceling In North Carolina: 'I Had To'

Like Bruce Springsteen, Pearl Jam and others, the renowned violinist has canceled a North Carolina appearance over a law limiting civil rights protections for LGBT people.

Review: Boston Symphony Orchestra, 'Shostakovich Symphonies Nos. 5, 8 & 9'

Contrasting symphonies by the brilliant but troubled Dmitri Shostakovich get deluxe treatments from conductor Andris Nelsons and the Boston Symphony.

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