Classical

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.

The fall season is upon us, and with it an onslaught of splashy new releases from marquee artists and labels clamoring for our attention.

As Sting's musical 'The Last Ship' nears its Broadway premiere, the perennial pop star releases a live DVD of his own performances of the music.

Cellist Maya Beiser takes a serious journey into the heart of serious rock, and we're the beneficiaries.

Carpenter's self-designed International Touring Organ (ITO) dispenses with pipes in favor of digitized sounds.