NY Phil | Mahler’s Third Symphony

10pm: Mezzo-soprano Petra Lang joins the orchestra under conductor Alan Gilbert.

Playlist: 12 Black Film & TV Composers You Should Know

From Michael Abels to Quincy Jones.

Playlist: Classical Coffeeshop

Sit back, relax, sip, and enjoy


What Makes a Fiddle?

While “violin” exists only as a noun, the word "fiddle" also carries multiple meanings beyond just the instrument.

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VIDEO | Bagpipes 101 with Dave Johnston

Did you know that bagpipes aren’t from Ireland or Scotland, but the Middle East? Discover more about this fascinating instrument with piper Dave Johnston.

Italy marks 80th anniversary of WWII-era massacre in Rome with a concert honoring the dead

Riccardo Muti conducted the Italian premiere of William Schuman’s Ninth Symphony, which the composer wrote after visiting the site of a 1944 massacre in Rome.

Acclaimed Italian pianist Maurizio Pollini dies at age 82

"I grew up in a house with art and artists," Pollini said in an interview. "Old works and modern works coexisted together as part of life."

In one Ukrainian city, ballet in a bomb shelter is an escape from the horrors of war

Practicing in a bomb shelter means the girls can keeping dancing through the almost hourly air raid alerts.

Julian Rhee and Balourdet Quartet Among Avery Fisher Career Grant Winners

Plus, the first percussion ensemble to receive this prestigious career grant.

Rare Collection of Flute Music Thrills Early Music World

The 600-page collection could mark the biggest discovery of flute repertoire in 25 years.

Metropolitan Opera presents semi-staged ‘Turandot’ after stage malfunction

Franco Zeffirelli's staging premiered in 1987 and is among the most lavish sets in Met history, recreating an imperial throne room with 199 people on stage.

Byron Janis, renowned American classical pianist who overcame debilitating arthritis, dies at 95

In 1960, Janis was selected as the first musician to tour the then-USSR as part of a cultural exchange program organized by the U.S. State Department.

Esa-Pekka Salonen to leave San Francisco Symphony, citing dispute with orchestra’s board

“I do not share the same goals for the future of the institution as the board of governors does,” Salonen said in a statement.

Alsop, Conlon, Dudamel: Ravinia Shares ’24 Season

Plus chamber music and ensemble appearances from renowned Chicago artists.

With Mazzola Extended, Lyric Opera Explores Contrast in 2024-2025 Season

The season includes 9 programs, including concerts from opera and musical theater royalty.

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