Arts May 25 Richard M. Sherman, composer who helped shape the ‘lyrical voice’ of Disney, dies at 95 By Mark Kennedy, Associated Press
Arts Jun 03 Kaija Saariaho, pioneering composer hailed as one of the 21st century’s greats, dies at 70 Kaija Saariaho, who wrote acclaimed works that made her the among the most prominent composers of the 21st century, died Friday. She was 70. By Ronald Blum, Associated Press
Arts Feb 21 Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Dominick Argento dead at 91 Known for composing in styles ranging from melody to dissonance, Argento earned the Pulitzer in 1975. By Associated Press
Arts Apr 19 Watch 3:36 Why artists are responsible for moving society forward Composer and artist Samora Abayomi Pinderhughes wants to make music that makes listeners live differently. Pinderhughes gives his Brief but Spectacular take on his responsibility as an artist.
Arts Nov 21 Watch 7:28 In John Adams’ new Gold Rush opera, cultures clash with a tragic ending For contemporary composer John Adams, it was three notes that launched his latest opera: the sound of a pick axe “chipping away at stone.” Premiering at the San Francisco Opera, "Girls of the Golden West," a collaboration with director Peter… By Jeffrey Brown, Jaywon Choe, Mike Fritz
Feb 17 Watch 7:16 How composer Carter Burwell helped craft the love story of ‘Carol’ By PBS News Hour, Frank Carlson A movie score usually goes unnoticed, unless it’s very bad -- or very good. Composer Carter Burwell has written music for more than 80 films over a 30-year career, but his soundtrack for “Carol” is his first to be nominated… Continue watching
Jan 26 Watch 6:13 Happy birthday, Mozart! How this musical genius summed up the universe in three notes By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Oct 06 Watch 6:00 Why ‘Over the Rainbow’ takes us to a magical, musical place By PBS News Hour What makes the song "Over the Rainbow" an indelible classic? Jeffrey Brown talks to composer and musician Rob Kapilow, who helps explain why we love the story of a girl caught yearning for both home and adventure. Continue watching