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Ideas of the Year
A look at some of 2010's most remarkable thinking… More »
Harvey Sach's new book, "The Ninth: Beethoven and the World in 1824," sheds new light on an old question… More »
Why do some pieces cause a physical reaction in the listener? Seven works that will make your hair stand on end.… More »
What do classical music and electronica have in common? A lot, actually.… More »
An exploration of the instrument's legacy in classical music and its continuing influence today on everything from rap to rock.… More »
Like athletes, musicians must meet physical requirements to excel in their field. The third in a series on appreciating classical music.… More »
The second in a series on how to appreciate Mozart, Bach, and Beethoven in an age of Radiohead, Outkast, and Animal Collective… More »
An interview with the technology writer about his new book, The Shallows, and the Internet's effect our brains… More »
If you're under 30, you probably don't listen to much Bach. The first in a series of posts about why you should.… More »
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