Recent NPR Musical News


Lucas & Arthur Jussen release 'little diamonds' EP of lesser-known piano duets
NPR's A Martínez speaks with Dutch brothers Lucas and Arthur Jussen about their new EP, Rêve, featuring piano duets by lesser-known composers influenced by — or rejecting — French Impressionism.

'In C' Forever: The eternal evolution of Terry Riley’s minimalist masterpiece
Riley’s pioneering piece, which premiered 60 years ago, leaves many decisions up to the performers. It helped launch the movement known as minimalism, but In C itself has also survived and changed.

Opera star Denyce Graves’ global compassion in red, white and blue
Whether she’s singing in the world’s great opera houses, the White House or in prisons, the celebrated mezzo-soprano and U.S. Global Music Ambassador understands how music can move people.


Unknown Chopin waltz identified at Morgan Library and Museum in New York
A nearly 200-year-old music manuscript by composer Frédéric Chopin was recently unearthed at a museum in New York.

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