Stories The Evolution of the Orchestra: Strings Learn why the violin is so pivotal in the development of modern-day string instruments. Share this Post Most Popular Grant Park Music Festival Names New President & CEO New Releases May 26: Barbara Hannigan, Catalyst Quartet, and more New Releases June 2: Vadim Gluzman, Viola Davis, and more Tags News 2025-2026 Announcements Just For Fun Women Composers Film and TV Keegan MorrisMay 23, 2023 Elgin Symphony Orchestra Names New Music Director Associated PressMay 21, 2023 Dudamel gets 7-minute ovation after 1st NY Philharmonic concert since music director decision Keegan MorrisMay 18, 2023 Instruments of Memory: Violins Honor Holocaust Survivors, Victims, and Stories Playlist: Relaxing Romantic-Era Classical Music Keegan MorrisMay 11, 2024 Combining ardor and artistry, the Romantic Era emphasized lyricism, expression, drama, and passion. Playlist: Classical Music for a Quick, Confidence-Boosting Commute Keegan MorrisMay 6, 2024 Whether you're headed to work, school, or home, get to where you need to go with this propulsive, positive playlist. Playlists See All Grace Bumbry, 1st Black singer at Bayreuth, dies at 86 Associated PressMay 8, 2023 Bumbry was among the winners of the 1958 Met National Council Auditions. She had a recital debut in Paris that same year and made her Paris Opéra debut in 1960. Violinist on Russian trains soothes weary commuters Associated PressMay 5, 2023 Classics, jazz, Russian folk music and children's songs all flow as Oksana glides her bow across the strings. Folk singer-songwriter Gordon Lightfoot dies at 84 Associated PressMay 2, 2023 “I simply write the songs about where I am and where I’m from,” Lightfoot once said. “I take situations and write poems about them.” « Previous 1 … 159 160 161 162 163 … 672 Next »
