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At the Rothko Chapel, Tyshawn Sorey explores sound — and silence

Composer, conductor and multi-instrumentalist Tyshawn Sorey leads a rehearsal of his Monochromatic Light (Afterlife) at the Rothko Chapel in Houston on Feb. 18. Scott Dalton/DACAMERA hide caption

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Deceptive Cadence

At the Rothko Chapel, Tyshawn Sorey explores sound — and silence

February 24, 2022 • Invited to write a new work for Houston's Rothko Chapel, the composer and multi-instrumentalist Tyshawn Sorey created a work that is both intimate and vast, like those Mark Rothko paintings.

At the Rothko Chapel, Tyshawn Sorey explores sound — and silence

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Distinctive Voices: Three Must-Hear Violin Albums

Three of today's most fascinating violinists have new albums, including Augustin Hadelich, who pairs off with Spanish guitarist Pablo Sáinz Villegas. Rosalie O'Connor/Avie Records hide caption

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Distinctive Voices: Three Must-Hear Violin Albums

June 18, 2013 • From the sweet melodies by Bach to the quiet sound world of Morton Feldman, sample three fascinating new albums by today's top fiddlers.

The Sacred, Profane And Placid: New Classical CDs

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The Sacred, Profane And Placid: New Classical CDs

June 4, 2010 • From the mercurial twists in CPE Bach's keyboard sonatas to the sprawling, nearly empty canvas of Morton Feldman's Trio, NPR Music's Tom Huizenga and Weekend All Things Considered host Guy Raz spin an extra-wide variety of new classical CDs.

The Sacred, Profane And Placid: New Classical CDs

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Listen While You Work

Easy Listening For Uneasy Listeners

October 30, 2008 • Work is nothing more than eight hours of stress, with a lunch break in the middle. You find it's getting easier than ever to fly off the handle, even when the cause is as benign as a lack of hazelnut creamer in the coffee line. Don't reach for the Alka-Seltzer or Prozac. Instead, these five tunes will ease your toughest day on the job just fine.

Music Lists

Five Modern Classical Pieces for Pop Listeners

November 21, 2007 • In his new book The Rest Is Noise: Listening to the Twentieth Century, critic Alex Ross explores the richness of classical music created in turbulent times. Out of 100 years of music, Ross picks five classics for curious listeners.

'Music for 18 Musicians (Section 6)' by Steve Reich

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