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On his new album, the jazz bassist is assisted by guitarist Pepe Habichuela as he explores a new genre. This courage, according to reviewer Banning Eyre, is what separates the men from the masters.

The Polish composer enjoyed enormous success after a 1992 recording of his haunting Symphony No. 3 became a surprise hit around the world. Hear an interview with Gorecki and excerpts of his music.

This season, the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra celebrates the 10th anniversary of its music director, Robert Spano, who has established a reputation as an advocate for new music.

Placido Domingo takes on his 126th role, as Bajazet in Handel's taut drama, Tamerlano.

Earlier this year, Higdon's Violin Concerto earned her a Pulitzer Prize. It was a surprising event that gave the composer a chance to reflect on the many friends and colleagues who helped her over the years.

The organ lays down a slow and sanctified groove, as if a hymn is about to begin, but then a driving drummer speeds up the pace. The organ sings out and a percussive, bluesy piano elbows in. Dr. John is messing with our minds, sliding from church to boudoir as his charmingly grizzled voice describes how his lover has had a "Change of Heart."

Iyer's resume includes pianist, composer, bandleader, writer and Ph.D. candidate in physics. In this session, he performs Geri Allen's "I'm All Smiles," and duets with guest host Arturo O'Farrill for the bluesy Iyer original "Abundance."

The preposterously skilled and adaptable guitarist is best known for his nasty solos with Wilco. He's also part of the underground rock and jazz scenes, where he makes challenging, expressive music.

From the late 1950s up until her last stage appearance in 1990, Australian soprano Dame Joan Sutherland was one of the world's most admired and celebrated opera stars. She died Sunday at age 83. Classical music critic Lloyd Schwartz looks back at the life and work of the singer known as "La Stupenda."

For more than four decades, Reid has cultivated that most precious commodity of instrumental music -- a personal identity and sonic imprint. Listen to the bassist and his trio perform music from Reid's new recording, Out Front, on WBGO's The Checkout.