Met Opera Suspends Ties to Conductor James Levine Following Sex Charges
Sunday, December 03, 2017
The Met said it has suspended longtime conductor, James Levine, and will open an investigation into allegations of sexual abuse.
Cured, Hung and Strung: Check Out How Catgut Strings Are Made
Wednesday, November 29, 2017
Here's a step-by-step look at how the strings — and their warm, dulcet tones — come to be.
The Best Classical Recordings of 2017
Wednesday, November 29, 2017
We went through all the records released this year so that you don't have to. Here are the 20 best recordings of 2017.
Thanksgiving Leftovers: A Classical Music Playlist
Friday, November 24, 2017
We've made you a playlist to pair with your Thanksgiving leftovers — because nothing goes better with turkey sandwiches than the unfinished works of Bach, Mahler, Mozart and more.
Remembering Dmitri Hvorostovsky
Wednesday, November 22, 2017
The Siberian baritone died at the age of 55 on November 22. We remember his powerful voice and incredible spirit.
Remembering Della Reese And Her Puccini-Inspired 'Don't You Know?'
Tuesday, November 21, 2017
The actress and singer passed away at the age of 86, and we can't stop listening to her opera-inspired 1959 hit.
Listen: Cecilia Bartoli Just Became the First Woman to Perform in the Sistine Chapel
Monday, November 20, 2017
Her performance of a piece of early music by Perotin breaks an over 500-year-old taboo.
A 10-Piece Playlist to Fill You Up This Thanksgiving
Monday, November 20, 2017
Because we all need a little more Thanksgiving music in our lives, enjoy this full spread of music inspired by America.
5 Times Mickey Mouse Jammed Out to Your Favorite Classical Tunes
Saturday, November 18, 2017
In honor of Mickey Mouse's birthday, we’ve compiled a short list of a few of his contributions to spreading classical music to new audiences throughout the world.
Stravinsky's 'Firebird' Got a Scream From This Concertgoer
Friday, November 17, 2017
Calling the opening of this movement “startling” is a bit of an understatement.
Watch This Hypnotic Performance of Glass' Violin Concerto ... On a Sax
Friday, November 17, 2017
Amy Dickson shows us how it's done.
'The Psalms Experience' Recap Program 11 and 12: Celebration of Life and the Consequences of Power
Thursday, November 16, 2017
Because in this life, don't forget you're allowed to feel good.
'The Psalms Experience' Recap Program 10: Pilgrimage of Life
Thursday, November 16, 2017
The tenth program was the only one to feature Psalms sung in sequential order — which was appropriate, considering that these are known as the "Songs of Pilgrimage."
Concert Review: Daniil Trifonov and the Mariinsky Orchestra at Carnegie Hall
Thursday, November 16, 2017
David Patrick Stearns reviews Daniil Trifonov's performance at Carnegie Hall, featuring his composition Piano Concerto in E-flat.
Why Are We So Obsessed With Child Prodigies?
Thursday, November 16, 2017
Why are we so obsessed with absurdly talented kids ... and what does that say about us?
'The Psalms Experience' Recap Program 9: Security and Trust
Wednesday, November 15, 2017
To paraphrase the program's opening remarks, security isn't simply something one has, but something one continually seek.
This Is What a Saxophone-Recorder Hybrid Sounds Like
Wednesday, November 15, 2017
Come on, you're curious.
'The Psalms Experience' Recap Program 8: Lamentation
Tuesday, November 14, 2017
To paraphrase the Reverend Winnie Varghese, lamentation, like passion, is longing and desirous ... but for grief.
'The Psalms Experience' Recap Program 7: Abandonment
Tuesday, November 14, 2017
In which music deals with the pain of being left alone in this huge world.
Check out This Orchestra Playing 'The Rite of Spring' Without a Conductor
Monday, November 13, 2017
This takes a crazy amount of talent and discipline to pull off.
