James Bennett II

The sounds of violins getting made is just as great as the finished instruments themselves. Make sure you have your headphones on for this one.

Here's a step-by-step look at how the strings — and their warm, dulcet tones — come to be. 

We've made you a playlist to pair with your Thanksgiving leftovers — because nothing goes better with turkey sandwiches than the unfinished works of Bach, Mahler, Mozart and more.

The Siberian baritone died at the age of 55 on November 22. We remember his powerful voice and incredible spirit.

The actress and singer passed away at the age of 86, and we can't stop listening to her opera-inspired 1959 hit.

Her performance of a piece of early music by Perotin breaks an over 500-year-old taboo.

Because we all need a little more Thanksgiving music in our lives, enjoy this full spread of music inspired by America.

Calling the opening of this movement “startling” is a bit of an understatement.

Amy Dickson shows us how it's done.

Because in this life, don't forget you're allowed to feel good. 

The tenth program was the only one to feature Psalms sung in sequential order — which was appropriate, considering that these are known as the "Songs of Pilgrimage."

Why are we so obsessed with absurdly talented kids ... and what does that say about us?

To paraphrase the program's opening remarks, security isn't simply something one has, but something one continually seek.

Come on, you're curious.

And do they actually find it comfortable?

To paraphrase the Reverend Winnie Varghese, lamentation, like passion, is longing and desirous ... but for grief.

In which music deals with the pain of being left alone in this huge world.

This takes a crazy amount of talent and discipline to pull off.

"Gratitude" doesn't just imply thanks — it also means you're ready to return that kindness.

Humanity's existence can be incredibly dark, light and everything in between. Here's how several composers have handled it.