Classical

The pianist offers exceptional renditions on a restored 180-year-old fortepiano.

Piazzolla's music contains multitudes of possibilities, gentleness always among them.

Salon/Sanctuary contextualizes ancient music for modern audiences, and while there are countless concerts in New York City every week, no one else does precisely this.

Listeners need bring no esoteric knowledge of classical music to enjoy this album, only an appreciation for beauty.

Composer John Adams led the musicians in Beethoven, Stravinsky, and his own "Absolute Jest," a wonderful new work by a composer at the top of his game.

The composer integrated modern 20th century styles and folk music from North Africa and elsewhere in his six string quartets.

Todd Miller combines a deep Christian faith with an attitude of tolerance and acceptance, both of which influence his music and vocal style.

Plus a new children's holiday album from Farmer Jason (of Jason and the Scorchers), a concert DVD from Depeche Mode, and a reissued lost classic from The Byrds' Gene Clark.

The composer integrated modern 20th century styles and folk music from North Africa and elsewhere in his string quartets.

Pianist Lang Lang's new double album is dedicated entirely to Mozart, while Bell's recording is all Bach.