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New Releases Jun. 24: Bonis, Haydn, Mozart

Two albums highlight music by Mel Bonis, a French Romantic woman composer. Plus, comprehensive looks at music by Haydn and Mozart. And Jordi Savall explores Forgotten Symphonies.

Adela SkowronskiJune 23, 2025

Maria João Pires Pauses all Public Performances

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Keegan MorrisJune 20, 2025

Classical Music’s Greatest Marathons: The Longest Works Ever Composed

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Keegan MorrisJune 20, 2025

CSO Assistant Principal Trumpet Mark Ridenour to Retire After 31 Years

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‘Jaws’ and the two musical notes that changed Hollywood forever

Associated PressJune 18, 2025

The shark does not appear until the 81-minute mark of the 124-minute film. But its presence is felt through Williams’ theme, which some music scholars have theorized evoke the shark’s heartbeat.

Nova Linea Musica returns for second season

Adela SkowronskiJune 17, 2025

The announcement comes on the heels of the group’s sold-out inaugural 2024-25 season, which saw performances by the Dover Quartet, Nois Saxophone Quartet, and the Black Oak Ensemble.

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Pianist Alfred Brendel Dies, Aged 94

Keegan MorrisJune 17, 2025

The prolific pianist, writer, and composer leaves behind a profound recording catalog and legacy with hundreds of albums released between the 1950s and the 2000s.

New Releases Jun. 17: Clarinet, Richter, Mäkelä, Christie