The timpani and drums kick it off, sharp strokes to get everyone's attention. Trumpets enter in unison, rising to outline an open fifth. By the third note most listeners recognize the piece even if ...

Throughout November, we're focusing on woodwind and brass instruments. From fabulous flutists to top-notch tuba players, we'll introduce you to some of the leading performers on the scene.

Songs Without Words (Origin Classical, 2017) opened the door to Dan Dean's giant step into "going vocal"— an innovative approach to his choir-like voice-layering presentations of classical music. Rain ...