The French composer, Claude Debussy, is known as the first impressionist composer. He was born in 1862 and is often referred to as one of the most influential composers of the time. Some of his most ...

Music commentator Miles Hoffman talks about the things some famous classical composers were not thankful for. Composers have also felt as though the world should be thankful for them. Over the years, ...

• The UNC Symphony Orchestra and a Merge Records Supergroup Celebrate Philip Glass’s Connections with David Bowie and Brian Eno The sight of a composer in an ad for a product unrelated to music is ...

NPR's recent list of the 150 greatest albums by women was inspiring - but where were the composers? In the wake of much discussion about the chronic underrepresentation of female composers on American ...

Summer is in the air and so are bugs. Rachel Martin talks to music commentator Miles Hoffman about famous works of classical music inspired by insects. Summer is in the air. So are the bugs. They're ...

As we continue to struggle through the winter months, music becomes a solace as well as a pleasure. This year, there are ...

Everyday, contemporary composers are making their mark on the sonic palette of classical music. Throughout history, there have been incredible examples of music, artforms, and creative cultures forged ...

Born in 1685, Johann Sebastian Bach was a German composer, organist, harpsichordist, and violist. His work included solo music, choral pieces, instrumental concertos, and many keyboard music. Some of ...