Violinist Sues Luthier for Snapping $80,000 Bow
Tuesday, January 06, 2015
The violinist Leonidas Kavakos has sued a violin shop in Burbank, CA, claiming that the shop's owner snapped his bow, worth $80,000.
Minnesota Orchestra Conductor Announces Engagement to Concertmaster
Sunday, January 04, 2015
A couple's office romance drew attention during their orchestra's 15-month labor dispute, which ended last year.
Piano Stores Closing as Fewer Children Taking up Instrument
Friday, January 02, 2015
Stores dedicated to selling pianos are dwindling as fewer people take up the instrument and those who do often opt for a less expensive electronic keyboard or a used piano.
New Rules for Musical Instruments on Planes Take Flight
Thursday, January 01, 2015
After nearly three years in legal limbo, the government has finalized federal rules for bringing musical instruments onto commercial flights.
10 Times Classical Music Owned Facebook in 2014
Wednesday, December 31, 2014
Classical music may no longer appear on the covers of news magazines or on primetime TV as in days of yore, but it does occupy a thriving corner of the social media sphere.
Claude Frank, Patrician Pianist Specializing in Beethoven, Dies at 89
Sunday, December 28, 2014
Claude Frank, a pianist known for his elegant, patrician renditions of the Austro-German repertory, died on Saturday at his home in Manhattan.
In Memoriam: Classical Musicians Who Died in 2014
Friday, December 26, 2014
The year 2014 saw the passing of conductors and singers, directors and composers, among others who contributed to classical music.
The Top 5 Essays on Classical Music of 2014
Friday, December 26, 2014
A number of journalists documented the tumultuous and at times inspiring year in classical music. Here are our favorite articles and essays from 2014.
Simon Rattle: How I Stopped Worrying and Learned to Love The Nutcracker
Wednesday, December 24, 2014
For many years, conductor Simon Rattle resisted Tchaikovsky. But lately he's come around to the composer's charms. Here's why.
'Mozart in the Jungle': Season 1, Episodes 1-3 Recap
Tuesday, December 23, 2014
The new Amazon series, which sets out to expose the inner-workings of the classical music world, gets off to a promising start.
Critics Choose Their Top Classical Albums of 2014
Monday, December 22, 2014
It's that time again: when music critics unveil their top 10 lists. Here is a look at current lists by several notable critics.
Stolen Viola Found Smashed in Vacant Lot
Friday, December 19, 2014
A $9,000 viola recently stolen from a musician near Philadelphia has been found smashed to pieces in a vacant lot.
Playlist: From Copland to Golijov, Cuba's Influence on Classical Music
Thursday, December 18, 2014
Classical music's fascination with Cuba has been sporadic but easy to spot. As a diplomatic thaw begins, here are a dozen pieces to consider.
New York City Ballet Names Andrew Litton Music Director
Tuesday, December 16, 2014
New York City Ballet announced on Tuesday that Andrew Litton will be its next music director.
Nuns Vied With Bach For Top-Selling Albums of 2014
Tuesday, December 16, 2014
As music critics assemble their best-of 2014 lists, another, probably very different barometer of musical taste has been revealed.
Enough of Handel's Messiah? Try One by Monty Python's Eric Idle
Monday, December 15, 2014
Eric Idle, the famous member of the absurdist-comedy collective Monty Python, talks with WQXR's Elliott Forrest about his work in comedy and classical music.
Poll: What Was the Biggest Classical Music Story of 2014?
Friday, December 12, 2014
Next week our Conducting Business podcast will be looking back at 2014 with three top music critics. But first, we ask you to weigh in.
New York Philharmonic Names Oscar Schafer Chairman
Thursday, December 11, 2014
Hedge fund mogul Oscar S. Schafer, who has been the lead supporter of the New York Philharmonic's parks concerts since 2007, will become the next chairman of the orchestra's board.
London's Donatella Flick Conducting Competition Lauds First Woman
Wednesday, December 10, 2014
For the first time in its 25-year history, the first place prize in the Donatella Flick LSO Conducting Competition has gone to a woman.
Hélène Grimaud to Play 'Water Music' as Park Avenue Armory is Flooded
Monday, December 08, 2014
Debussy sought to create pieces that evoke the play of water. But a musician playing his work while ankle-deep in water is probably not what he had in mind.
