Updated Dec. 8, 2022: Best Classical Albums of 2022: Discover a broad spectrum of this year’s most compelling music, from booby-trapped string quartets and chilled out piano to full-throttle percussion, electric guitars and high-flying vocals.

Need a deep discovery experience? Try 1000 years of music in this playlist from NPR Classical‘s Tom Huizenga, which explores everything from new releases to old favorites, and classics from the dawn of the recording era. Our mantra: Bach, Beethoven, before and beyond.

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