Until that night, black singers of classical music had almost no chance of performing in major American opera houses and theaters.

VOA: special.2010.03.07

John Lewis combined classical music with traditional jazz to create songs for himself and the three other members of his quartet.

VOA: special.2009.03.01

This week we begin the first of two programs about classical music composers at work today in the United States.

VOA: special.2010.07.12

Jennifer Higdon says the classical music world still has a way to go in supporting more women composers, as well as conductors.

VOA: special.2010.07.12

At the wedding itself, many couples hire small chamber groups to play classical music before and at the end of the ceremony.

VOA: special.2010.08.09

"Mass" is the closest Mister Bernstein ever came to joining the styles of Broadway and classical music.

VOA: special.2009.08.02

We're playing John Williams, who is a famous composer who did 'Indiana Jones' and 'Star Wars' and 'Superman,' in addition to the classical music."

VOA: special.2010.06.21

He is the man who broke a major color barrier for black singers of classical music.

VOA: special.2010.03.07

Each summer, musicians from around the country perform classical music at the Grand Teton Music Festival.

VOA: special.2009.02.16

Maybe they've never heard classical music. So give it a chance, see what you think.

VOA: special.2010.07.12

Marian learned to sing classical music - the songs of the great European composers.

VOA: special.2009.01.18

Yet he was also greatly influenced by his training in European classical music.

VOA: special.2009.03.01

But not many black musicians were known for writing or performing classical music.

VOA: special.2010.03.07

"I write music for people who may have no experience with classical music.

VOA: special.2010.07.12