Nine Classical Lullabies That Soothe Anxiety
Tuesday, November 03, 2015
In this week of changing clocks and sleep adjustments, Amanda Angel reminds us of the power of lullabies to help us relax and even sleep.
Ethics Violations Identified In Several NPR Music and WQXR Reports
Thursday, October 29, 2015
NPR Music editors have determined that phrases in 10 stories filed jointly on the NPR Music and WQXR websites were copied from other sources without attribution.
Throwback Thursday: The Internet's Birth
Wednesday, October 28, 2015
In life, it's important to look ahead. But once in a while, a glance in the rear-view mirror is a good idea. Today's throwback: the Internet's birth.
11 Scary Movies Made Even Scarier by Classical Music
Tuesday, October 27, 2015
With shrieking violins, plaintive cellos, and spooky percussive sounds, these scary movie scores use classical music, or classical composers to bone-chilling effect.
Video: Metropolitan Opera Musicians, Staff Perform 'Meet the Mets'
Tuesday, October 27, 2015
Before the New York Mets took on the Kansas City Royals in game one of the World Series, musicians and workers from the Met Opera gathered Tuesday morning on Lincoln Center Plaza.
From the Archives: A Brooklyn Baseball Cantata
Tuesday, October 27, 2015
In 1947, the composer George Kleinsinger wrote the Brooklyn Baseball Cantata, a humorous, largely forgotten work inspired by the Dodgers' cross-town rivalry with the Yankees.
Lucerne Festival to Spotlight Women Conductors in 2016
Monday, October 26, 2015
After the BBC Proms gained much attention for a "glass ceiling"-breaking moment in 2013, it was perhaps inevitable that other festivals would take up the issue.
Watch: Lost 1983 Martha Argerich Film Resurfaces Online
Sunday, October 25, 2015
The film combines impetuous performance footage with moody scenes of trees, clouds and the Chateau de Sceaux near Paris, where the selections were recorded.
Director Colin Hanks on the Rise and Fall of Tower Records
Thursday, October 22, 2015
In a new documentary about Tower Records, we hear that the decision to open the first New York City store was driven in part by the need to serve classical music fans.
10 Times When Musicians Played on Through Grueling Injuries
Wednesday, October 21, 2015
It's not only sports stars who have to overcome injuries and illnesses to perform well. These ten performers fought through both public and private maladies to satisfy fans.
Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center Receives Record Gift of $4 Million
Wednesday, October 21, 2015
The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center is known for having some of New York's most loyal classical music audiences. On Tuesday, a case of that loyalty paid off.
South Korean Seong-Jin Cho Wins Chopin Piano Competition
Wednesday, October 21, 2015
Seong-Jin Cho of South Korea has won the career-paving 17th International Frederic Chopin Piano Competition in Warsaw. See the pivotal performance.
BMW Says New 5-Series Looks Like a 'Music Conductor in a Tuxedo'
Tuesday, October 20, 2015
Musical names have long been used by carmakers to suggest a sense of elegance or class. The latest effort comes from BMW.
Philadelphia Orchestra Approves One-Year Musicians Contract
Tuesday, October 20, 2015
The deal approved Monday increases the size of the ensemble from 95 to 96 members, while saving on health care costs.
$100,000 Warner Music Prize Given to Augustin Hadelich
Tuesday, October 20, 2015
After weeks of questions about its future, the Warner Music Prize – worth $100,000 in cash – will be given out on Tuesday to the violinist Augustin Hadelich.
News Recap: Boardroom Tumult, Cancellations Start Fall Classical Music Season
Monday, October 19, 2015
The fall season isn’t quite a month old, but what an eventful one it's been for classical music. If you've lost track, here's a rundown of where things stand.
Mozart's 'I Want My Music Back' Letter Fetches $217,000 in Auction
Friday, October 16, 2015
A letter by Mozart seeking to reclaim some scores from a friend fetched $217,000 at an auction in Boston on Thursday.
Alan Silvestri on 'Back to the Future,' 'Forrest Gump' and His Hollywood Break
Thursday, October 15, 2015
The filmmaker Robert Zemeckis has called Alan Silvestri his "creative soulmate" – a fitting description for the composer who has scored his films including "Back to the Future."
Friederich Nietzsche: A Classical Perspective
Thursday, October 15, 2015
On this date in the year 1844, in a small town near Leipzig, Germany, the philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche was born. The rest is (music) history.
University of Michigan Unleashes New $100,000 Chamber Music Competition
Wednesday, October 14, 2015
The University of Michigan’s School of Music, Theater and Dance is starting a new chamber music competition – with the grand prize at $100,000.
