Music

NPR's A Martínez speaks with Sir Anthony Hopkins, the celebrated Welsh actor who has a new album of orchestral works composed over six decades. It's called "Life is a Dream."

Pianist Jon Batiste has been busy. He's offering three new albums at once: one tribute to Mozart and two tributes to Thelonious Monk.

With performances at Branscomb Auditorium and the AGB, the 2026-2027 LSO season will honor traditions and engage Polk County youth.

America's darling diva pairs up with the banjo guru of our time for a set of old Appalachian songs about love, loss and the sturdy hope for better times.

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.

The rising young conductor's new album, Ukrainian Mixtape, is a introduction to composers even some Ukrainians don't know very well.

It's a two-part collaboration between St. Petersburg's Project Alchemy Dance, artist Rebekah Lazaridis, and photographer Joey Clay. It was created as part of projectALCHEMY’s work as 2025 Creative Fellows at The Palladium Theater.

WSMR explores history and the events in music, culture, the arts and more that shape our world.

Audiences respond to orchestral concerts mixing classics and pop music.

WSMR explores history and the events in music, culture, the arts and more that shape our world.