A "jazzy" instrumental version featuring piano, drum, bass, cello and flute.

Welcome to the 2024 edition of the U.S. Army Field Band's holiday presentation of Sound the Bells! From band and chorus classics to bluegrass and modern fare, this performance at the Lyric in Baltimore, Maryland, is bound to get you in the spirit of the s...

Brad plays a moving original composition for The Piano at Christmas. Brad dedicates his original piece titled 'Shelter' to those spending Christmas alone.

Duo No. 8 from Mozart's set of 12 Duos for Two Horns, K. 487/496a, performed here on octavin and serpent, in F major rather than the original C major.

Grammy-nominated saxophonist Kamasi Washington brought down the house at his Tiny Desk Concert. He played selections from three of his albums, showcasing his ability, with the support of his killer band, to go from high energy to reflective ballads while...

Going Places is the fifth album by Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass. It was originally released by A&M Records in 1965 and has appeared in many formats.

Check out Charo as she performs "Malagueña" during the 1998 MDA Labor Day Telethon! This is a vibrant performance guaranteed to have you needing more!

Lucy and Brad Kella, the two winners of ‘The Piano’ TV series, team up for a spontaneous performance at the Pianodrome in Leeds. Their meeting was part of the Leeds Piano Festival, and we are witnessing behind the scenes to this special moment of music-ma...

The concept of "popularity" in classical music can vary depending on different factors like region, era, and audience. However, some pieces have achieved widespread recognition and enduring popularity over the years.

This piece translates to “Lord Have Mercy” and is a sharagan, or liturgical hymn. It is sung during the clergy's preparation of the wine and wafer symbolizing the blood and body of Christ and before the congregation receives Holy Communion.

The "Londonderry Air" is an Irish air (folk tune) that originated in County Londonderry, first recorded in the nineteenth century (1855). The tune is played as the victory sporting anthem of Northern Ireland at the Commonwealth Games. The song "Danny Boy"...

The bowed psaltery, a modern adaptation of the ancient psaltery, emerged in the 20th century. It features a triangular or trapezoidal wooden frame with strings stretched across it, which are played with a bow.

The archlute, a Renaissance-era instrument, emerged in the late 16th century. It evolved from the lute, featuring a larger body and an extended neck, allowing for a broader range of notes. It was often used in courtly and chamber music, offering a rich, r...

The ukelin (violin-uke) is a stringed musical instrument sold door-to-door and made popular in the United States in the 1920s. It is a bowed psaltery with zither strings, and its name derives from the ukulele and the violin.

Brandon Acker introduces you to another rare instrument: The Baroque Lute! This video is an introduction to the instrument as well as his first reaction to playing it.