Sampling some of the standouts for this year’s Oscar nominations for Best Original Song and Best Soundtrack.

A sampling of Aaron Copeland’s music written for Martha Graham’s ballet, which she named Appalachian Spring, and a host of others celebrating the arrival of spring.

A selection of song with an explanation of how, when and why women were pushed out of music.

The story of a treasured work of modern art, Elis & Tom.

A further look into the black American musicians who fled Jim Crow for Europe, and the magnificent music they made.

For the week of Valentine’s Day, a selection of songs that look at love from all different angles.

Stories for the Long Winter Nights

A survey of likely candidates for Best Original Score in this year’s Oscar nominations.

Love is dropping off, hate is gaining ground in the pop charts. Misery too on the rise. Let Adagio be your antidote! 

Music for all ages, not least of which, infants, toddlers and those still in the oven. 

Music written for and about these deepest darkest days of winter in poetry, song and prayer.