Prolific Conductor Neville Marriner Has Died
Neville Marriner died overnight at age 92. The Academy of St. Martin in the Fields conductor was famous for his score to the Academy Award-winning film Amadeus.
Music
Neville Marriner, Who Recorded The Beloved Soundtrack to 'Amadeus,' Has Died
The conductor and violinist who became something of entrepreneurial emperor — making hundreds of recordings with his orchestra, including the soundtrack to the film Amadeus — died Sunday at age 92.
Nadia Sirota On Making Music Accessible (Even When It's Weird)
The violist wants more people to know and love contemporary classical music. She speaks with Rachel Martin about her Peabody Award-winning podcast and latest collaboration with composer Nico Muhly.
What Was 'A Blog Supreme'?
A history of NPR's jazz thing, and a goodbye, from its editor.
Through Improvisation, Music Producer Creates Unconventional Mashups
Craig Hartley makes unexpected juxtapositions, including Bach with a Miles Davis overlay, and a John Lennon with a Bill Evans backdrop, on his new album, "Books on Tape Vol. II — Standard Edition."
Richard Trentlage, Oscar Mayer Weiner Song Writer, Dies At 87
In 1962, Richard Trentlage recorded an advertising jingle in his living room that began "I wish I were an Oscar Mayer Weiner..." He was no one-slogan wonder.
Lee Musiker On Piano Jazz
The award-winning conductor, pianist and composer performs "Fascinating Rhythm" and other standards with Marian McPartland.
Bon Iver's Latest Is A Soulful Mix Of Wood And Microchips
22, A Million is a radical — but logical — departure from Justin Vernon's past work. Music critic Will Hermes thinks it's the most compelling record he's heard all year.
All Songs +1: John Paul White Sings The Song That Changed His Life
Hear Bob Boilen talk with John Paul White, formerly of The Civil Wars, about the songs that have transformed the songwriter's life.
MUSIC: Why A River's Sad But Beautiful Song Is Big On Social Media
In times of drought — like now — two neighboring states argue over rights to the Cauvery River's water. A musician wrote a song about what the river thinks of all this.