Updated February 12, 2026 at 8:35 AM CST
Updated Feb. 12, 2026: Viva l'Italia! To mark the Milan Cortina Olympics, try this chronological playlist of 700 years of Italian composers. From Francesco Landini, in the middle ages, to today's electronic artist Caterina Barbieri, there's a wide array of music, including, of course, a hearty sampling of opera.
Need a deep discovery experience? Try 1,000 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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