Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky isn’t known for his solo piano music, but this new disc from Russian pianist Daniil Trifonov is seeking to change that impression.

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When she was just 11 years old, Japanese-born American violinist Midori made a stunning debut concert with the New York Philharmonic. Since then, she’s released dozens of recordings, covering the […]

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Since making his debut on the Deutsche Grammophon label in 2017 with a disc of Philip Glass’s piano etudes, Víkingur Ólafsson has released a series of probing and conscientious albums that approach familiar works from new directions, highlighting unexpected connections along the way.

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"Drivetime Classics" host Jason Heilman writes about his favorite trumpeters, including classic and contemporary recordings.

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