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The world stands agog as the US undergoes another election. These composers sought to reveal the brokenness of US politics – and the ability of the American people to come together in spite of it.

Scattered by lockdown, orchestras still appear on video in fantastic layouts. Inspired by this, let's explore the history of orchestral layouts and of composers' strange experiments.

The American baritone shares his passion for American Song and explains how important it is for young people to find their own sense of identity through music.

From the anthology of classical music greats there springs a surprising number of multi-faceted composers. We already know all about their musical achievements, but from Rossini to Wagner, many hide also talents as science geniuses, celebrated chefs, sporting prodigies, accomplished artists and even political pioneers. 

Before his debut in Carnegie’s Zankel Hall, pianist and composer Thomas Nickell shares his opinions on an interpreter’s mandate and artistic freedom.

From Schoenberg and Ives to Boulez and Ligeti, landmark pieces of modernist and contemporary solo piano music chart the turbulent progress through the 20th century.

Die Nachdenklichkeit, die jede Zeit mit sich bringt, kann auch mit einer Prise Witz unterlegt werden; da sollte die Musik keine Ausnahme machen.