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Deceptive Cadence
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Deceptive Cadence un-stuffs the world of classical music, which is both fusty and ferociously alive.
- What did the beginning of time sound like? A new string quartet offers an impressionby Olivia Hampton on January 17, 2024 at 10:11 am
Nokuthula Ngwenyama's Flow is on a 13-city tour of performances by the celebrated Takács Quartet.
- Napoleon's piano lends authenticity to Ridley Scott's biopicby Olivia Hampton on December 4, 2023 at 10:04 am
British composer Martin Phipps discusses how he used an 1808 French piano that once belonged to Napoleon in the score for Ridley Scott's biopic of the one-time emperor.
- Finding a place at the Met, this opera sings in a language of its ownby Luis Trelles on November 27, 2023 at 5:15 pm
Florencia gives star Ailyn Pérez a rare chance to sing in Spanish. As the bilingual daughter of Mexican immigrants, she learned early on that language had the power to shape her experience and voice.
- A disciplined plea for peace – and quiet – from composer Arvo Pärtby Tom Huizenga on November 10, 2023 at 5:28 pm
A new album of music by the 88-year-old Estonian mystic seems to put an arm around you and whisper, "In troubled times, music can help."
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In-depth stories from NPR Music staff and radio programs.
- Jazz (Fest) in Americaby Trevor Smith on July 26, 2024 at 7:37 pm
It’s summertime! Celebrate the season of sun and sounds with live music from some of our favorite festivals around the world.
- The Decemberists on their new album, 'As It Ever Was, So It Will Be Again'by Stephen Kallao on July 26, 2024 at 3:25 pm
Frontman Colin Meloy says their latest record marks a new chapter for the Portland rock band.
- An electrode in the brain restores the career of saxophonist Joey Berkleyby Phil Harrell on July 26, 2024 at 9:06 am
Saxophonist Joey Berkley lost his ability to play due to the muscular disorder focal dystonia, but experimental treatment has given him enough flexibility to record a comeback album titled A Suite Life.
- Ryan Leslie: Tiny Desk Concertby Bobby Carter on July 26, 2024 at 9:00 am
The singer-songwriter and entrepreneur adapts his big, synth-heavy sound for his performance.