Teaching at Howard gave Duncan the chance to share his knowledge of classical European music with a mainly black student population.

VOA: special.2010.03.07

Mister Bernstein wrote other major classical works through the years for a large group of singers and an orchestra.

VOA: special.2009.08.02

We're playing John Williams, who is a famous composer who did 'Indiana Jones' and 'Star Wars' and 'Superman,' in addition to the classical music."

VOA: special.2010.06.21

He is the man who broke a major color barrier for black singers of classical music.

VOA: special.2010.03.07

But Todd Duncan began a major change in classical musical performance in the United States.

VOA: special.2010.03.07

And the rate of change means it's very difficult for the classical educational programs to keep up with the demand that's out there in the marketplace."

VOA: special.2011.01.24

The group's unusual mix of jazz and classical styles earned praise around the world.

VOA: special.2009.11.30

But not many black musicians were known for writing or performing classical music.

VOA: special.2010.03.07

"I write music for people who may have no experience with classical music.

VOA: special.2010.07.12

This new kind of jazz attracted both lovers of jazz and classical music.

VOA: special.2009.03.01

She studied classical piano and later became interested in singing and songwriting.

VOA: special.2009.08.14

Also,public schools in the United States have reduced classical music education.

VOA: special.2010.07.19

4 very famous classical musicians will also perform at the inauguration.

VOA: special.2009.01.16

So what does Adam Schoenberg think of contemporary classical music?

VOA: special.2010.07.19