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When George Gershwin wrote "I Got Rhythm" for the 1930s musical Girl Crazy, he created one of the most catchy melodies in American history. But little did he know that his lovable song — apart from becoming a hugely popular jazz standard — would evolve into something far greater.

The maverick American composer spent 43 years perfecting his Piano Sonata; it took another non-conformist American, Henry Brant, another 36 years to transform it into a symphony. Hear an excerpt.

Choral composer Eric Whitacre recruited vocalists from 58 countries via YouTube to sing his work. Whitacre's Virtual Choir 2.0, featuring his piece "Sleep," makes its debut Thursday night.

His massive record collection was completely obliterated by the earthquake and tsunami of March 11. But for Ken Terui — lecturer, record producer, concert presenter and proprietor of Johnny's Jazz Cafe — music has kept him afloat.

Once contracted to big labels, orchestras are now releasing their own impressive recordings.

The countertenor leaves the Baroque era behind, at least for a while. Hear "Silent Noon."

These saxophonists have a robust, sometimes raw sound that mixes swing, bebop, blues and soul.

The vocal legend has released more than 70 albums in a six-decade career. His latest, Duets II, pairs him with artists from Lady Gaga to Aretha Franklin. In a special video and interview, Bennett discusses his legacy and longevity, and performs in NPR's Studio 4A.

Mark Padmore and Paul Lewis find the bitterness between Schubert's deceivingly sweet lines.

The out-of-print and much-coveted album combines a dramatically spare sound with a heavy backbeat.