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Beyond the Classics: 12 More “Sleigh Rides” For the Holidays

Explore the history of the popular holiday song 'Sleigh Ride', from its creation by Leroy Anderson in 1946 to various renditions by artists like Mozart, Delius, and Mahler.

Going Deep: Our Favorite Finds to Celebrate KUSC at the Movies

Explore the magic of movie music with KUSC, featuring iconic film scores, trailers, and performances from renowned composers and musicians. Dive into the world of cinematic soundtracks.

The Sakamoto Playlist: Music for Digesting

The article discusses the importance of background music in restaurants, citing Japanese composer Ryuichi Sakamoto's curated playlist for NYC's Kajitsu as an ideal example.

Game of Thrones: Our 13 Favorite Covers

Explore various unique covers of the Game of Thrones theme song, from an operatic version in Valyrian to a rendition by the Blue Man Group, and even a performance by the Queen's Guard.

Live-Stream the Future of Classical Music with the Help of Luna Composition Lab

Luna Composition Lab, co-founded by Missy Mazzoli and Ellen Reid, offers mentorship to young, diverse composers. The program recently live-streamed world premieres by its 2019 fellows.

Compose Your Own Bach Piece with Google Doodle

Google celebrates Bach's birthday with an AI-powered Doodle. Users can create melodies, which the AI harmonizes in Bach's style, using machine learning from 306 Bach pieces.