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Composer Julia Wolfe's latest work, Her Story, receives its world premiere in Nashville on Sept. 15, 2022. Peter Serling/Courtesy of the artist hide caption

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Composer David Lang recalls his epiphanous moment when he first heard Satyagraha by Philip Glass. Peter Serling/Courtesy of the artist hide caption

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Classical albums we loved this year. NPR/Denise DeBelius hide caption

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In 27 Pieces: The Hilary Hahn Encores comes out Nov. 11. Michael Patrick O'Leary/Courtesy of the artist hide caption

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Hilary Hahn, 'In 27 Pieces'

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Robert Spano, music director of the Aspen Music Festival and School, conducts the Aspen Chamber Symphony. He is a fan of the Third Symphony by Aaron Copland. Alex Irvin hide caption

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David Lang's new album, Death Speaks, comes out April 30. Courtesy of the artist hide caption

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David Lang, "Death Speaks"

Members of the Bang on a Can All-Stars playing in Shanghai in 2009. Christine Southworth/courtesy of the artists hide caption

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Composer David Lang has no problem with classical music — he just thinks the name should change. Peter Serling hide caption

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Hear an excerpt of David Lang's 'The Little Match Girl Passion' from Carnegie Hall