César Franck was born on the very day Beethoven finished his 9th Symphony, so perhaps he was predestined to develop a close relationship with music of the past.

In this lesson, American pianist Barbara Nissman guides you through one of Bartók's most popular and influential piano works, the 'Allegro Barbaro.' Nissman, who literally wrote the book on playing Bartók's piano music, reveals the historical context in w...

Frédéric Chopin's Ballade No. 1 in G Minor was revolutionary for its time, and remains a jewel of the piano repertoire today.

From finishing each piece with a glossy shine to cutting down blocks of wood by hand — it takes over 200 artisans to craft just one Steinway grand piano. Steinway is one of the most famous piano brands in the world, and depending on the model, it can be o...

Be it summer or winter, there is nothing that warms your heart more than a freshly baked croissant. But achieving these flaky, crunchy layers just can't be done overnight; it takes days of preparation and butter — lots of butter. We visit Frédéric Roy in...

Cashmere is one of the most sought-after fibers in the world. It's fine hairs are softer, lighter, and can be up to three times more insulating than sheep wool. It has been a prized material for centuries, but its quality comes at a cost and a luxury cash...

Originally created on the request of Queen Victoria, Winsor & Newton Series 7 brushes were first made in 1866, and were designed to be the finest possible brush for watercolor painting. But making a Series 7 Kolinsky Sable watercolor brush isn’t easy,...

Japanese chef’s knives are some of the most expensive knives in the world. Just one knife produced at Takamura Hamono in Echizen, Japan can cost $900. Echizen has been the center of Japanese knife making for hundreds of years, and today, it’s where many a...

Music video of their flawless A Cappella hit from 2012. The video itself was released in 2016.

Stefon (Bill Hader) joins Seth Meyers on "Weekend Update" to provide New York City tourists with Halloween tips that include a club guarded by hobo-cops, Sidney Applebaum the Jewish Dracula and human pinatas. [Season 38, 2012]