Notes from a composer who literally lives with the music.

Why it's important to keep the proverbial torch of new music lit.

Or, "how it works when everyone involved in making the music is a special snowflake."

How one young pianist is using YouTube to inspire a new generation of classical musicians.

Who was Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov and why does he have two last names?

Wherein we count down top episodes - you know, from 10!

Learn about the story of Carmen - the plot AND the story behind the scenes - in this Classical Classroom/Seattle Opera special episode!

How an "Unfinished" symphony inspired a whole life.

One man and his beard talk about another man and his beard.

Why did the number of female guitarists diminish over time? Was it a comet?? Find out here!