Stories
His songs included “Poisoning Pigeons in the Park,” “The Old Dope Peddler” (set to a tune reminiscent of “The Old Lamplighter”), “Be Prepared” (in which he mocked the Boy Scouts) and “The Vatican Rag.”
Adela SkowronskiMarch 8, 2024
Associated PressMarch 7, 2024
Katherine Buzard
Handel's landmark oratorio had its fans when it premiered... so why was it so controversial?
From the serene to the upbeat, this stockingful of 2024 Christmas albums will fill your festivities with joy and wonder.
Playlists
From ‘Jaws’ to ‘Schindler’s List,’ John Williams has infused movie scores with adventure and emotion
Associated PressMarch 4, 2024
Orchestral demand for John Williams’ music has risen so much that his career as a classical musician is almost as fruitful as his film music work.
Adela SkowronskiMarch 4, 2024
Take out the high courts and bring in the dancing elephants: here are some of the strangest opera plots that have ever been put to paper.
Keegan MorrisMarch 1, 2024
"It's the right time for Bach Week to bid adieu, and on a high note.”













