Johann Sebastian Bach. His music is a cornerstone of Western Civilization. On reason Bach's music has had staying power in our quickly evolving culture is its durability. Bach's music has been ...

Why does baroque music sound so good on the marimba? Maybe it's because, as a percussion instrument, the marimba clearly articulates the precise subdivision of the beat in baroque music. Or it may be ...

This week's From the Top, hosted by pianist Peter Dugan, celebrates the various ways music has created community in the lives of the featured young artists. The episode features a strong number of ...

Zimbalista says he plays marimba four to six hours every day. “To play Bach on marimba and to sound logical is not simple, and sometimes the technique itself is the challenge. But what attracts me ...

At 33, he has already performed as a soloist with the Wiener Philharmoniker, Santa Cecilia, Münchner Philharmoniker, and Maggio Musicale. He is neither a pianist nor a violinist, but plays Bach and ...