Take a Liszt Deep Dive with Pianist Kyle Orth
Orth samples standout works from the whole of Liszt's compositional career, including selections from the Romantic virtuoso's signature Années de pèlerinage (Years of Pilgrimage).
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Video: Violinist Jennifer Koh on Creating a Diverse, Thriving Classical Music Future
"One of the things that's important to me," Koh shared, "is to bring voice to people who didn't have that voice before."
Detroit opera, fine arts champion David DiChiera dies at 83
In 1993, DiChiera bought a dilapidated former movie and vaudeville theater that would be transformed into the Detroit Opera House.
Meet the Youth Orchestra That’s Bridging the Gap Between Cuba and the US Through Music
“Their work ethic and thirst for knowledge was what inspired me to start the Cuban American Youth Orchestra.”
‘Show must go on:’ Stranded in Europe, Boston Symphony Orchestra improvises
The renowned orchestra very nearly missed the last stop on its 12-concert, eight-city European tour when it got stuck in Paris en route to the Dutch capital.
Sound the Shofar!
The shofar, an instrument made from a ram's horn, is heard in synagogues all over the world during the Jewish High Holidays. It has also been heard outside those confines for ages, as a call to battle, or a way for shepherds to summon their flocks.
Poland’s Tomasz Ritter wins Chopin contest on period pianos
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Tomasz Ritter of Poland was announced the winner Thursday of the world’s first Frederic Chopin piano competition performed on instruments from the composer’s era. Japan’s Naruhiko Kawaguci and Poland’s Aleksandar Swigut both won second place. Third place went to Krzysztof Ksiazek of Poland. Dmitry Ablogin of Russia and France’s Antoine de Grolee won honorable mentions. The ...
Russian orchestra hires conductor accused of sexual abuse
ST. PETERSBURG, Russia (AP) — Russia’s oldest philharmonic orchestra says it has hired a Swiss conductor who has been the target of accusations of sexual misconduct. The St. Petersburg Philharmonic Orchestra said in a statement Thursday that it has hired Charles Dutoit as its new principal guest conductor and he will start in May next year. Three opera singers and ...
Learn to play harpsichord repertoire on piano with Jory Vinikour
Grammy-nominated Jory Vinikour shares his advice for how to capture the magic of the harpsichord on the piano.
Hear the Symphony Mohammed Fairouz Composed as a Response to the 9/11 Attacks
When composer Mohammed Fairouz isn’t busy writing symphonies or operas, he’s likely writing about international politics for the Huffington Post, On Being, or Foreign Policy.
The Surprising True Origins of Gershwin’s Classic ‘Summertime’
“Summertime” from George Gershwin's Porgy and Bess is one of the one most popular songs in the Great American Songbook. But did you know that neither the tune to “Summertime” nor the lyrics are by George Gershwin?
