Considered one of the foremost conductors, Mariss Jansons returns to Carnegie Hall on February 16 and 17 for concerts with the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra. Under his leadership, Grammophon Magazine ranked the Concertgebouw as the best in the world.

Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia is the most talked about Justice on the Supreme Court and one of the most influential – known for his unflinching conservatism and hard-hitting opinions. He is also a passionate music-lover and in this wide-ranging and candid interview with host Gilbert Kaplan, he reveals the enduring power of music in his life.

An acclaimed biographer, Hannah Pakula's just-released book, The Last Empress, recounts the saga of Madame Chiang Kai-shek, wife of the leader of China and often described at the time as the most powerful woman in the world. Already acclaimed as a triumph, The Last Empress is praised by Henry Kissinger as "a rare combination of brilliant writing and insightful scholarship."

After eight years on WNYC - this acclaimed show hosted by Gilbert Kaplan, featuring prominent individuals who love classical music - comes to WQXR. On this kick-off, you'll hear from some of the most fascinating guests who have appeared: Alec Baldwin, Jimmy Carter, Condoleezza Rice, Philippe de Montebello, Alan Alda, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Mike Nichols and many, many more who recount moments that illustrate as nothing else can the power of music in our lives.