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Demarre McGill, seated outside, smiles at the camera while holding the flute

Music of the Baroque ’25-26 ‘Emerald’ Anniversary Season

Celestial Voices, Fathers and Sons, Baroque Blockbusters and other fascinating fare for the ensemble’s 55th season.

Daniel GoldbergJune 15, 2022

Sing Different: Why the Life of Apple’s Steve Jobs Makes for Great Opera

Associated PressJune 14, 2022

Met Opera season had no COVID cancellations but sales down

Klaus Mäkelä

Associated PressJune 13, 2022

Klaus Mäkelä To Head Amsterdam’s Concertgebouw Orchestra

a snow globe containing wintry pine trees sits upon a snowbank, with trees and lights out of focus behind

Playlist: The Best Classical Christmas Albums of 2023

Oliver CamachoDecember 7, 2023

Stunning renditions of contemporary works, stirring early music performances, and more.

A group portrait of the 2023 Kennedy Center honorees — Queen Latifah, Barry Gibb, Renée Fleming, Billy Crystal, and Dionne Warwick —alongside US government officials and arts administrators

Kennedy Center Honors fetes new inductees, including Queen Latifah, Billy Crystal and Dionne Warwick

Associated PressDecember 5, 2023

Opera singer Renée Fleming and music star Barry Gibb were also honored at the Sunday night black-tie gala.

Playlists

‘Shine the light’: Ariana DeBose talks hosting Tony Awards

Associated PressJune 9, 2022

The Oscar-winning and Tony-nominated actress says this year’s telecast will spread its arms wider to celebrate Broadway's stars and unsung heroes.

Jon Batiste

Grammys add new categories, including songwriter of the year

Associated PressJune 9, 2022

The Recording Academy has created a social change song award and five new categories, including songwriter of the year.

Alexander Hersh, wearing a dark suit and light shirt, poses with his cello

Rush Hour Concerts Return for 2022, Free Summer Recitals Help You Wait Out Commute

Keegan MorrisJune 8, 2022

With commuting, once again, a part of many of our days, the simple concept of the Rush Hour Concerts becomes vital.