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fromFuncheap
2 months ago
San Francisco

"In a Landscape" Silent Disco-ish Live Classical Concert in GG Park (SF Botanical Garden)

fromFuncheap
2 months ago
San Francisco

"In a Landscape" Silent Disco-ish Live Classical Concert in GG Park (SF Botanical Garden)

#festival-orchestra
fromForbes
5 days ago
NYC music

Festival Orchestra Of Lincoln Center Music & Artistic Director Johnthan Heyward Shares His New York Loves

fromForbes
5 days ago
NYC music

Festival Orchestra Of Lincoln Center Music & Artistic Director Johnthan Heyward Shares His New York Loves

fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

King of Kings: Orchestral Transcriptions of Bach by Andrew Davis album review the late conductor's first love

Andrew Davis returned to his first love of music by making orchestral versions of JS Bach's organ works in the final two years of his life.
Music
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Ginastera: String Quartets album review compelling and colourful

Alberto Ginastera's string quartets represent distinct phases of his compositional career: objective nationalism, subjective nationalism, and neo-expressionism.
fromVulture
1 week ago

Fantasia Is the Best Child Care Disney Has to Offer

Fantasia is a lavishly animated visual masterpiece that overflows with thought and intention, presenting hand-drawn imagery that is painstakingly crafted and gorgeous.
Film
fromKqed
1 week ago

Morgan Freeman on Bringing the Blues to the Symphony: 'You'd Be Surprised' | KQED

Morgan Freeman's show merges blues and classical music with a symphony orchestra, showcasing over a century of musical history in a unique performance.
fromLondon Unattached
1 week ago
London music

BBC Proms 2025 - Mahler 7 and Coult World Premiere - REview

The BBC Proms 2025 features a blend of classical music, highlighted by Mahler's Seventh Symphony and Tom Coult's world premiere composition.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Sir Roger Norrington obituary

Roger Norrington, a significant figure in early music revival, played a major role in redefining performance practices for historical music, influencing orchestras worldwide.
Music
fromThe New Yorker
1 week ago

Can Dave Hurwitz Save Classical Recording?

Hurwitz's YouTube channel received almost ten million visits last year, showcasing his rapid and voluminous reviews and opinions about classical music recordings and musicians.
Music
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Roger Norrington: a maverick, an irresistible firebrand and a musical visionary

Sir Roger Norrington's mission was to make us hear classical repertoire through the prism of historical techniques and styles, breaking away from later traditions.
Music
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Eight hours, 250 singers and as many bananas as it takes: Tavener's Veil of the Temple

Longplayer, begun on 31 December 1999, is a millennium-long work for Tibetan singing bowls, designed to last 1,000 years and survive as an artificial life form.
Music
Music
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Chloe Chua: Mozart Violin Concertos album review teenage prodigy's interpretations are balanced and mature

Chloe Chua's interpretations of Mozart's Violin Concertos reflect remarkable maturity and elegance for her age.
Music
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Julieth Lozano Rolong Alma: Ibero-American Songs album review Colombian soprano serves up captivating debut

Julieth Lozano Rolong won the audience prize at the BBC Cardiff Singer of the World 2023, showcasing her talent in a diverse song collection.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Left turns: How a terrible war injury led to the birth of one-handed piano music

The story begins in the early 19th century when concert pianists were cultural superstars. Liszt, for instance, packed out European concert halls in the same way that a modern day icon such as Taylor Swift sells out stadiums in minutes.
Music
#live-music
#live-performance
fromSlate Magazine
2 weeks ago

What It's Like to Be a Student Who Hates ChatGPT

Erin Perry, a graduate student, is concerned about artificial intelligence's negative impact on classical music, particularly in the classroom and industry.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

The perfect accompaniment to life': why is a 12th-century nun the hottest name in experimental music?

Hildegard von Bingen's music profoundly influences modern genres and artists across various musical spectrums.
NYC music
fromEntrepreneur
2 weeks ago

How (Le) Poisson Rouge Went From Idea to Music Destination | Entrepreneur

David Handler founded (Le) Poisson Rouge to merge deep listening experiences with a casual, engaging atmosphere for audiences.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

Review: At the Huntington, the New Hollywood String Quartet recalls legendary studio musicians

When four top film studio musicians formed the Hollywood String Quartet in the late 1930s, its name was presumed an oxymoron. Exalted string quartet devotees belittled film soundtracks, while studio heads had a reputation for shunning classical music longhairs.
Music
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 weeks ago

Bay Area arts: 10 great shows and concerts to catch this weekend

David Spade will perform at the Mountain Winery in Saratoga on July 12, showcasing his successful career as a comedian spanning over 30 years, attracting hundreds of fans.
SF music
#bach
#music
fromDefector
3 weeks ago
National Football League

I Listen To Music Wrong | Defector

Streaming music degrades sound quality, especially for complex compositions like classical music.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Music

Music can lift mood, foster community and even rewire brains but does it need to have a purpose?

Music can profoundly impact well-being and healing, prompting exploration of its therapeutic potential.
Music
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Music can lift mood, foster community and even rewire brains but does it need to have a purpose?

Music can profoundly impact well-being and healing, prompting exploration of its therapeutic potential.
#mozart
#takacs-quartet
fromThesanjoseblog
3 weeks ago

Unmask the Magic: Symphony San Jose's Season Opener Promises a Night of Fantasy and Music

Symphony San Jose's 24th season-opening program, MASQUERADE, features three orchestral works, creating a night of music that entertains and captivates the audience.
San Francisco
fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
4 weeks ago

Happy little clusters: Chamber Music Northwest's Young Artist Institute * Oregon ArtsWatch

"Echoes of Bach" celebrates how music has been inspired by a composer of the past; the Young Artist Institute is inspiring the brilliant music and musicians of the future.
Portland
London music
fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
4 weeks ago

A long, strange trip: Birder and ArtsWatcher Lorin Wilkerson traverses the West, from Red Rocks to The Cliburn in Texas * Oregon ArtsWatch

Van Cliburn International Piano Competition is a prestigious event that celebrates classical music and showcases exceptional pianistic talent.
SF music
fromFuncheap
4 weeks ago

"Celebrating Black Composers" Free Summer Concert at Herbst Theater (SF)

The concert features works by Black composers, emphasizing their significance in classical music.
fromOpen Culture
1 month ago

Listen to Never-Before-Heard Works by Erik Satie, Performed 100 Years After His Death

These twenty-seven previously unheard works by Erik Satie, from playful cabaret songs to minimalist nocturnes, have been painstakingly pieced together from hundreds of small notebooks.
London music
Berlin music
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Just Biber album review Podger rises brilliantly to these sonatas' extreme challenges

Rachel Podger's new recording of Biber's sonatas showcases her technical brilliance and expressive freedom.
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

The Art-House Hit That Inspired a Classic Simpsons Episode Is Now Coming to the Criterion Collection

It was refreshing to watch this film after now having sat through 30 years' worth of biopics of various musical figures. This movie removes pretty much all the baloney that most biopics think they need to include.
Film
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Rheingau Music Festival experiments with classical format DW 06/24/2025

The spaces are an integral part of us," said festival managing director Marsilius von Ingelheim of the setting. "We bring unique concert experiences to historical and modern locations in the region.
Berlin music
fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
1 month ago

On Nature - Humanity - Redemption and Love - Mahler says it all * Oregon ArtsWatch

Oregon Symphony's performance of Mahler's Third Symphony was emotionally impactful, showcasing a wide range of musical expressions and strong collaborations with choirs.
#alfred-brendel
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 month ago

Brooklyn Art Song Society unveils ambitious 2025-26 season

In times of crisis, BASS has always doubled down on our core belief: the experience of sharing something expressive face-to-face is not a luxury - it's a necessity.
NYC music
Berlin music
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The Lost Tapes, Beethoven sonatas 18,27, 28 & 31 album review Richter always found something fresh to say

Sviatoslav Richter's intense emotional approach makes his lost tapes stunning, embodying his lively interpretations.
#cowboy-junkies
Berlin music
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Bach's St. John Passion in queer and Arabian versions DW 06/11/2025

"QueerPassion" reimagines Bach's St. John Passion to highlight queer experiences and suffering, paralleling contemporary societal issues.
fromMail Online
1 month ago

Good news for gardeners! The simple way to boost plant growth revealed

Playing classical music can significantly enhance plant growth, while rock music has a detrimental effect.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

South Korean maestro Chung will be the first Asian to head Italy's famed La Scala

Myung-Whun Chung appointed as musical director of Teatro alla Scala, marking a significant milestone for South Korean classical music.
Berlin music
fromOpen Culture
1 month ago

Leonard Bernstein: The Greatest 5 Minutes in Music Education

Leonard Bernstein's 'The Unanswered Question' bridges music with multiple disciplines to explore its history and significance.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Classical California expands radio coverage to Livermore, Tri-Valley

Classical California is America's largest classical radio organization, reaching communities across California and supporting the arts through various partnerships and events.
SF music
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Bela Bartok: Complete Piano Concertos album review Tomas Vrana rises to the challenge

Even though they are among the most challenging piano concertos in the repertory, there is no shortage of outstanding versions on disc of the three Bartok works.
Berlin music
fromFuncheap
2 months ago

Alex Stabile, Solo Piano

Alex Stabile, an engineer and award-winning pianist, presents a diverse program featuring works by Bach, Ravel, and Rachmaninoff's Études-Tableaux Op. 39, showcasing his unique style.
Berlin music
San Francisco
fromKqed
2 months ago

8 Great Classical Music Experiences in the Bay Area This Summer

San Francisco's artistic scene struggles amidst wealth, challenging the relevance of classic tales like La Bohème amidst current societal issues.
#yunchan-lim
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Berlin music

Rachmaninov: Piano Concerto No 3 album review hear the performance that made Yunchan Lim a star

Yunchan Lim's performance at the Van Cliburn competition showcases a once-in-a-generation talent.
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago
Berlin music

Yunchan Lim Plays Bach's Goldberg' Variations at Carnegie Hall

Pianist Yunchan Lim brings a youthful energy and restrained poetry to Bach's Goldberg Variations, offering a fresh interpretation at Carnegie Hall.
Berlin music
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Yunchan Lim Plays Bach's Goldberg' Variations at Carnegie Hall

Pianist Yunchan Lim brings a youthful energy and restrained poetry to Bach's Goldberg Variations, offering a fresh interpretation at Carnegie Hall.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Scriabin: Vers la Flamme album review Sudbin masters and humanises fourth and 10th sonatas

Yevgeny Sudbin's latest album revisits Scriabin, showcasing his technical brilliance and the evolution of the composer’s style from early to late works.
Berlin music
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

For Dieter: Hommage a Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau album review a heartfelt tribute to a lieder legend

Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau's influence on lieder singing endures, exemplified by his final pupil Benjamin Appl's homage through a centenary album.
SF music
fromFuncheap
2 months ago

TwoSet Violin w/ the San Francisco Symphony (July 12-13)

TwoSet Violin reinvents classical music for a modern audience with humor and relatability.
#tchaikovsky
fromFuncheap
2 months ago
San Francisco

Tchaikovsky Spectacular w/ SF Symphony (July 10-11)

Conductor Stephanie Childress showcases Tchaikovsky's captivating compositions featuring violinist Blake Pouliot's standout performance.
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago
Berlin music

Patricia Kopatchinskaja Knocks the Cobwebs Off the Violin Repertory

Patricia Kopatchinskaja's performance of Tchaikovsky's Violin Concerto reinvigorates the piece with raw vitality and improvisational energy.
Berlin music
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Patricia Kopatchinskaja Knocks the Cobwebs Off the Violin Repertory

Patricia Kopatchinskaja's performance of Tchaikovsky's Violin Concerto reinvigorates the piece with raw vitality and improvisational energy.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Bay Area Arts, 9 great shows and concerts to catch this weekend.

The Bay Area will host several concerts from notable '80s acts, providing an alternative to the Cruel World festival.
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fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

How Hitler's favorite artists stayed successful after WWII DW 05/06/2025

Artists with Nazi ties, like Herbert von Karajan, largely returned to prominence in post-war Europe despite their controversial connections.
NYC music
fromPlaybill
2 months ago

Waltzes and Williams: What's Happening in Classic Arts This Week

This week's classic arts events in New York highlight various performances, including galas by the NY Philharmonic and New York City Ballet.
Music production
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Music is never fixed in me' cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason on surviving a volcano of racism'

Sheku Kanneh-Mason reflects on the societal impact of music and faces backlash for his views on British imperialistic songs.
Music
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Kurtag: Jatekok review Aimard is perfect guide to major set of piano miniatures

Gyorgy Kurtag's 'Jatekok' features over 400 piano miniatures, evolving from teaching tools to a rich collection of personal expression.
fromstupidDOPE | Est. 2008
3 months ago

Nas Returns to Vegas with Live Orchestra Residency During NBA Summer League | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

Nas' ILLMATIC: LIVE residency in Las Vegas merges hip-hop with classical music for immersive performances this July.
London music
fromLondon On The Inside
3 months ago

Enjoy Free Classical Music from the London Symphony Orchestra

The London Symphony Orchestra will perform a free concert at Trafalgar Square featuring Italian composers and a world premiere work.
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Boston Pops' Keith Lockhart Has the Ear of the Red Sox and Classical Fans

The Boston Pops Holiday season features beloved performances, maintaining high musical standards and engaging audiences throughout December.
#michael-tilson-thomas
SF music
fromsfist.com
3 months ago

Michael Tilson Thomas Conducts Final SF Concert, Takes the Applause For His 80th Birthday

Michael Tilson Thomas celebrated his final concert with the SF Symphony amid his battle with a brain tumor, marking the end of an illustrious career.
SF music
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

Michael Tilson Thomas: SF Symphony prepares to heartfelt farewell

Michael Tilson Thomas will conclude his conducting career due to illness, leading to a heartfelt farewell from the music community.
SF music
fromsfist.com
3 months ago

Michael Tilson Thomas Conducts Final SF Concert, Takes the Applause For His 80th Birthday

Michael Tilson Thomas celebrated his final concert with the SF Symphony amid his battle with a brain tumor, marking the end of an illustrious career.
SF music
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

Michael Tilson Thomas: SF Symphony prepares to heartfelt farewell

Michael Tilson Thomas will conclude his conducting career due to illness, leading to a heartfelt farewell from the music community.
fromThe Mercury News
3 months ago

Russian-American concert pianist to perform in Cupertino

Tickets for the concert are priced between $53 and $78, with a student rush option available at the door for $20, providing access to a world-class performance.
San Francisco
fromThe Mercury News
3 months ago

South Bay ensembles celebrate local composer's centennial

The Santa Clara Chorale and San Jose Chamber Orchestra celebrate composer Kirke Mechem's 100th birthday with a concert featuring his major works.
Berlin music
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 months ago

Brian Large, classical music TV director: With The Three Tenors, we created a monster which could not be tamed'

Brian Large, an influential director, shaped television in classical music, with over 600 films to his credit, including iconic operatic productions.
Berlin music
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

BBC announces 2025 Proms lineup including first female-fronted Last Night

The 2023 Proms season will feature an all-female lineup for the Last Night, highlighting gender diversity in classical music.
fromBrooklyn Paper
3 months ago

After 50 years on the river, Bargemusic comes ashore in Brooklyn Bridge Park * Brooklyn Paper

Bargemusic, a classical music organization, successfully transitioned from a barge to a new home at Brooklyn Bridge Park after safety concerns forced relocation.
fromFuncheap
3 months ago

MainStage 4: Rising Stars

Our program begins with the mysterious sounds of the sea at Fingal's Cave. Mendelssohn's incomparable Hebrides Overture, written at the tender age of 21, has captured the imagination of its listeners since the day it was conceived.
Berlin music
fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk
3 months ago

A great choral blast: Crouch End choir sing Beethoven with passion

The sublime quality of his output is mind boggling, and the Crouch End Festival Chorus, accompanied by The Hanover Band, did it justice at their latest concert.
Berlin music
Berlin music
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

John Nelson, Conductor Who Got France to Cherish Berlioz, Dies at 83

John Nelson significantly promoted Hector Berlioz's music, influencing perceptions in France and the U.S. over his 50+ year career.
fromWho What Wear
3 months ago

Everybody Wants This-Laufey on Her Unexpected Music Journey

I never really talk much about this... I was singing songs like 'Singing in the Rain.' Everyone else was doing pop music. She lost.
NYC music
San Francisco
fromFuncheap
3 months ago

Thrilling Final Concert of 2025 w/ San Francisco Philharmonic (Herbst Theatre)

Experience world-class orchestral music at an affordable price with the San Francisco Philharmonic's diverse concert featuring iconic compositions.
Jessica Bejarano leads an empowering concert highlighting cultural diversity in the classical music scene.
fromeverout.com
3 months ago

The Top 44 Events in Portland This Week: Apr 1420, 2025

Ludwig van Beethoven's lush Symphony No. 6, also known as the Pastoral Symphony, paints a musical picture of the Austrian countryside, making it an ideal spring soundtrack.
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Los Angeles
fromSFGATE
3 months ago

Coachella's cameo-filled Calif. orchestra experiment stuns crowd

The Los Angeles Philharmonic successfully debuted at Coachella, proving that classical music can resonate in a festival setting.
fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
3 months ago

A noble effort: Classical Up Close enters thirteenth season * Oregon ArtsWatch

Classical Up Close offers free concerts by Oregon Symphony musicians, enhancing community engagement and accessibility to classical music.
fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
3 months ago

A sense of awesomeness: Organist Paul Jacobs in Eugene * Oregon ArtsWatch

"Jacobs, who looks much younger than 48, might be serious and love Bach with all his heart, as Bach loved the organ with his, but he doesn't miss out on fun."
Berlin music
fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
3 months ago

Not how you play but how you listen: The Jerusalem Quartet's complete Shostakovich cycle for Friends of Chamber Music * Oregon ArtsWatch

The virtuosity of the first violinist was breathtaking, as was the richness and flexibility of the viola, the full throated cello, and the flawless ensemble playing of the whole group.
Berlin music
fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
3 months ago

Music on the Move: Oasis Ensemble takes contemporary Oregon chamber music and more around the state * Oregon ArtsWatch

The Oasis Ensemble, a newly formed classical chamber group, is revitalizing musical engagement by touring Oregon cities with unique programming.
fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
3 months ago

PuzzleWatch: Pianos and Piano Players * Oregon ArtsWatch

The puzzle invites you to explore the world of classical pianists, highlighting the upcoming performances in Oregon while celebrating renowned past and contemporary musicians.
Berlin music
fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
3 months ago

Never stop developing: The neo-Romantic music of Andrew Lewinter * Oregon ArtsWatch

Andrew Lewinter uniquely blends traditional classical music influences with contemporary idioms, finding a distinct place in today's musical landscape.
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