Classical music performances and features from NPR news, NPR cultural programs, and NPR Music stations.

The Illharmonic Orchestra blends hip-hop and classical music during live performances. Its leaders tell NPR's Juana Summers how they build community with their shows, which feature all-Black musicians ...

Throughout his decades-long career, pianist Emanuel Ax has been performing in the great concert halls of the world. And now, instead of the stage, he is stepping behind a microphone to host a new ...

Kaleb Cabell, Andrea Coln McNeill and Jeffrey McNeill perform as part of The Illharmonic Orchestra at NPR's Washington headquarters. Vocalist and composer Jeffrey McNeill says it was back in 1987, ...