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 brief sampling of the sound of eight cellos, as composed by Johann Johannsson, Bernat Vivancos, and Joep Beving, above.

Music of the Master, the Maestro, the Mystic from Montreal.

Maurice Chevalier, Antonio Vivaldi for openers on our way into a glimpse into Mexican folklore and song.

A look back at the genius of arranger and composer Gil Evans.

Music of a range of performers, songs of autumn that mimic the stillness of these autumn days.

Joni Mitchell’s sine qua non, Hejira, with notes to parse out a fuller picture of a magnificent work of art.

A selection of pieces mourning the passing of summer. (Jane Siberry, above)

A further look at the melodic mastery of John Coltrane.

A brief sampling of the collaboration between Miles Davis, John Coltrane and the Red Garland trio.

An hour-long sampling of music for a drizzly day.