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Pianist Víkingur Ólafsson Sits At The Steinway For A Beautiful Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
Watch the rising young pianist, in a final performance from his Berlin home, make the case for two seemingly disparate French composers born nearly 200 years apart. Continue Reading Pianist Víkingur Ólafsson Sits At The Steinway For A Beautiful Tiny Desk (Home) Concert

Jacob Collier On Creating The Negative Space Of ‘Djesse Vol. 3’
Twenty-six-year old Grammy-winning multi-instrumental composer and prodigy Jacob Collier talks about his new album, Djesse Vol. 3., which features collaborations with Ty Dolla $ign and T-Pain. Continue Reading Jacob Collier On Creating The Negative Space Of ‘Djesse Vol. 3’

During A Lonely New York Summer, Lincoln Center Brings Music To Essential Workers
America’s biggest arts complex hasn’t been able to present its regular programming due to the pandemic. Watch one of the private outdoor concerts organized for healthcare professionals and teachers. Continue Reading During A Lonely New York Summer, Lincoln Center Brings Music To Essential Workers

Is Singing Together Safe In The Era Of Coronavirus? Not Really, Experts Say
Schools, faith and community groups as well as professional musicians are all struggling with the risks of singing. Experts present the most recent research and offer strategies to mitigate the risks. Continue Reading Is Singing Together Safe In The Era Of Coronavirus? Not Really, Experts Say

Meet The Medical Professionals Playing Classical Music Together Online
The National Virtual Medical Orchestra brings together health care workers and gives them a creative outlet during the pandemic. Continue Reading Meet The Medical Professionals Playing Classical Music Together Online
Helen Jones Woods, Groundbreaking Female Trombonist, Dies At 95 From COVID-19
Woods played in the International Sweethearts of Rhythm, a history-making all-female big band. She was 96. Continue Reading Helen Jones Woods, Groundbreaking Female Trombonist, Dies At 95 From COVID-19