Stories

Third Coast, Twentieth Year: Percussion Group Celebrates Anniversary with Rhythm Fest

From a household object to a marimba, a percussion instrument can take many forms. And so can a percussion ensemble. Third Coast Percussion is one of the most enterprising and creative ensembles working today. The first percussion group to win a Grammy in chamber music for 2017’s Third Coast Percussion | Steve Reich, the ensemble has made recordings with over 100 …

Marin Alsop, deep in concentration, conducting

Keegan MorrisJanuary 10, 2024

Philadelphia Names Marin Alsop Chief Principal Conductor

$sheet music of a concerto dappled by a refracted beam of light with the colors of the rainbow visible$

Adela SkowronskiJanuary 10, 2024

Playlist: Beginner Concertos to Excite the Senses

Violinist Anne Akiko Meyers reclines on a luxurious sofa, having a laugh while she holds her instrument

Keegan MorrisJanuary 9, 2024

90 Years: Grant Park Music Festival Announces 2024 Season

Klaus Mäkelä stares into the distance in a green outdoor scene

Klaus Mäkelä: Wunderkind Conductor Career Timeline (so far)

Keegan MorrisOctober 18, 2024

Klaus Mäkelä, CSO music director designate, is just 28 and is one of the world's most respected conductors. Here's his career in a timeline.

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Superstitious Minds: Haunting Classical Music Customs

Katherine BuzardOctober 17, 2024

Quirky customs, long-lived legends, and other classical curiosities and superstitions.

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mezzo-soprano Fleur Barron poses in a red dress against a brick wall adorned with blue and red graffiti

Haymarket Unveils 2024 Season

Keegan MorrisDecember 18, 2023

Across three flagship performances, Haymarket continues to plumb the expressive depths of early music repertoire.

Kris Bowers smiles in a photo studio

The AP names its five Breakthrough Entertainers of 2023

Associated PressDecember 15, 2023

This year alone, composer and pianist Kris Bowers' credits include “Origin” and “The Color Purple” in addition to “Chevalier,” “Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story,” and “Haunted Mansion.”

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Playlist: Modern Music for Holiday Merriment

Adela SkowronskiDecember 12, 2023

From totally fresh arrangements of old tunes to new winter works altogether.