What It Means To Play Pablo Casals' Cello

What It Means To Play Pablo Casals' Cello "I would call him the grandfather of classical music of the 20th century," says cellist Amit Peled, who grew up idolizing the late master and now tours with his instrument. Read this story DECEPTIVE CADENCE The Knights, Steve Reich: 'Duet' For Two Violins And Strings Minimalism reaches back to its ancient roots when a vibrant young chamber orchestra shares six minutes of mesmerizing sunshine by Steve Reich. Read this story DECEPTIVE CADENCE 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. Read this story FIELD RECORDINGS Joyce DiDonato Takes A Stand At Stonewall The opera star, with a posse of friends, visits a historic gay bar in Greenwich Village to talk about equality and sing a centuries-old aria that still resonates. Read this story DECEPTIVE CADENCE 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. Read this story