Plane in Fatal Crash Belonged to Oscar-Winning Composer
Tuesday, June 23, 2015
A plane registered to Oscar-winning "Titanic" composer James Horner has crashed in Southern California, but the identity of the one person who died has not been released.
Berlin Philharmonic Names Kirill Petrenko as Chief Conductor
Monday, June 22, 2015
The 43-year old Russian maestro Kirill Petrenko will succeed Simon Rattle as chief conductor and music director when Rattle steps down in 2018.
Gunther Schuller, Pioneer of Third Stream Jazz-Classical Fusion, Dies at 89
Sunday, June 21, 2015
Gunther Schuller, the composer and performer who advocated a fusion of jazz and classical, died on Sunday.
Hartford Symphony Musicians Rail Against Proposed 40% Pay Cuts
Friday, June 19, 2015
Musicians of Connecticut's largest orchestra have sharply criticized a new budget that they say calls for up to 40 percent cuts in their pay.
Court Clears Violinist Vanessa-Mae in Olympic Ski Fixing Case
Friday, June 19, 2015
Pop violinist Vanessa-Mae was cleared by sport's highest court Friday of allegations she helped fix Alpine skiing races so she could qualify for the Sochi Olympics.
Composer Hopes to Put Listeners to Sleep with 8-Hour Piece
Wednesday, June 17, 2015
British composer is writing a piece intended to be heard while sleeping. Audience members will be asked to listen from beds rather than seats.
A Photo History of the New York Philharmonic Parks Concerts
Wednesday, June 17, 2015
The New York Philharmonic opens its 50th anniversary season of free summertime performances in New York City's parks Wednesday. Check out this photo history of the series.
Google Signs Deals with Five Major Orchestras for New Online Music Store
Monday, June 15, 2015
Google has announced deals with five major orchestras to release exclusive recordings through a new classical music storefront on its Google Play Music store.
A Pianist Played Until Her Fingers Bled – and the Internet Takes Notice
Sunday, June 14, 2015
In what looks like an image from a horror movie, a photo of a blood-stained piano keyboard has been making the rounds on social media since Friday.
Review: Marion Cotillard a Memorable Warrior Saint at the New York Philharmonic
Thursday, June 11, 2015
"Jeanne d’Arc au bucher" came off as a well-budgeted Bible pageant with a memorable lead portrayal, writes David Patrick Stearns.
Orchestre de Paris Names Daniel Harding as Next Music Director
Thursday, June 11, 2015
With the new job, Harding becomes the top maestro at the Philharmonie de Paris, a dramatic new 2,400-seat hall on the northeastern edge of Paris.
Classical Music Could Reduce Risk of Heart Disease, Study Suggests
Wednesday, June 10, 2015
The music of Beethoven, Puccini and especially Verdi can contribute to lowering blood pressure, according to a new study by Oxford University scientists.
Apple Music Brings Change to Streaming, but Is It Enough?
Tuesday, June 09, 2015
When Apple launches its Apple Music streaming service at the end of June, it will affect things big and small in the music industry.
New York Philharmonic Selects Anna Thorvaldsdottir for Emerging Composer Post
Monday, June 08, 2015
The New York Philharmonic has named Anna Thorvalsdottir as the newest Kravis Emerging Composer.
Is Carl Nielsen the Most Underrated Composer of the 20th Century?
Monday, June 08, 2015
Several musicians and thinkers have argued this point. Tune in Tuesday for music celebrating the Danish composer's 150th birth anniversary and decide for yourself.
Poignant 'Fun Home' Wins 2015 Best Musical Tony Award
Sunday, June 07, 2015
There's finally reason to be happy in a funeral home – "Fun Home" has won the best musical Tony Award.
Apple Wants a Lead Role in Streaming Music
Sunday, June 07, 2015
Analysts and music-industry sources say Apple is gearing up to launch a streaming music service, aimed at winning back some of its lost customers.
The Story of Carl Nielsen
Friday, June 05, 2015
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June 9th, 2015 marks the 150 year anniversary of Carl Nielsen's birth.
Music Critic: Why I Confiscated a Woman's Ringing Phone Mid-Concerto
Friday, June 05, 2015
When a cell phone began to ring during a concert in Vienna, one American critic reached over, took the phone out of the owner's hand, and pocketed it until intermission.
Video: Broadway Casts of 'Lion King,' 'Aladdin' Sing Through LaGuardia Flight Delay
Thursday, June 04, 2015
The casts of "The Lion King" and "Aladdin" staged an a cappella sing-off at LaGuardia Airport Sunday night when storms delayed numerous flights.
