The Cold Wrath Of Nature, Given Operatic Voice
The new opera Everest tells the story of a real-life expedition on world's highest mountain — and the unforgiving blizzard that interrupted it.
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Grammys Show Producer Explains The Origin Of Onstage Mashups
Katy Perry, Sam Smith, Meghan Trainor and Taylor Swift are just a few of the musicians up for Grammy Awards. NPR's Scott Simon speaks with the executive producer of the award show, Ken Ehrlich.
A Friday Surprise: Alan Gilbert Will Leave The New York Philharmonic
After eight seasons, the Philharmonic's very first homegrown conductor will leave the orchestra at the end of the 2017 season. Hear an interview with Gilbert about his decision to depart.
Lennie Tristano: Cool Reputation, Hot Jazz
Fresh Air jazz critic Kevin Whitehead reviews a newly released 1951 live recording by the pianist's sextet at Chicago's Blue Note club.
'We Need Her': At The Super Bowl, Missy Elliott's Incredible Return
The rapper and producer hasn't released an album of new songs since 2005, but on Sunday night her old hits were more than enough.
Dylan The Crooner
Bob Dylan's new album casts the folk icon in an unusual role: Shadows in the Night features 10 songs previously recorded by Frank Sinatra.
Unfinished Business
Bands like Pixies, Pavement and Sleater-Kinney might reunite for money, unfulfilled glory or a renewed creative spark. But can album sales help us measure how much they have been missed?
Bob Dylan Looks To The Ageless American Songbook
Fresh Air rock critic Ken Tucker says Dylan both infuses the songs with his personality, while also allowing them to be heard anew.
To Promote A New Album, Bob Dylan Gave His Only Interview To ... The AARP?
"He thought that this record would be more appreciated by people who have more wisdom and experience in life," says Bob Love, editor in chief of AARP The Magazine.
Pop's New Old Sound: Retro Without Rules
From Sam Smith to Meghan Trainor, to Mark Ronson and Bruno Mars, many of the biggest hits on today's charts pilfer from the past, but not all borrowing works the same way.