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Tony Bennett holds a microphone and sings onstage

Tony Bennett, masterful stylist of American musical standards, dies at 96

Bennett’s early career peaked in the 1960s as he topped the charts with “San Francisco” and became the first male pop solo performer to headline at Carnegie Hall, releasing a live album of the 1962 concert.

Keegan MorrisFebruary 14, 2019

A Hilarious Country Song About Atonal Music? We’re as Impressed as We Are Surprised!

Anne-Sophie Mutter (Photo: Bastian Achard)

Associated PressFebruary 14, 2019

Grandmaster Flash, Mutter win 2019 Polar Music Prize

Keegan MorrisFebruary 13, 2019

Playlist: Hate Valentine’s Day? This Is the Classical Music for You!

Met Opera skips this season, 1st Black composer opens ’21-22

Associated PressSeptember 23, 2020

The Metropolitan Opera will skip an entire season for the first time in its nearly 140-year history and intends to return from the pandemic layoff next September.

In the Age of the Visual Album, What Can Opera Learn from Beyoncé?

Christian ThorsbergSeptember 22, 2020

The virtual sphere won’t replace the live stage, but it can add a second, more accessible one, with great room for creative growth and the viral potential of easily shareable, iconic images.

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Watch first teaser trailer for upcoming Pavarotti documentary

Hannah SchillerFebruary 11, 2019

The 2019 Grammy Awards provided an unexpected treat for opera-lovers everywhere. Amidst performances by living legends like Diana Ross, Dolly Parton, and Janelle Monae, viewers also received a first look at the upcoming documentary Pavarotti. Spearheaded by Academy Award-winning director Ron Howard, the documentary will provide an intimate look into the life of Luciano Pavarotti, the legendary Italian tenor who ...

Classical Music Grammy Award Winners: 2019

Keegan MorrisFebruary 10, 2019

On February 10, some of the biggest names in the music industry convened at the 61st Annual Grammy Awards at Staples Center in Los Angeles. R&B and soul singer Alicia Keys hosted the ceremony, as winners were announced in 30 fields and 84 categories. Here are the nominees and winners for the classical music categories.

The Great Flood of 1913 exacted widespread damage in numerous Midwest cities, including Columbus, Ohio, as seen in this photo.

Opera, orchestra team up to tell story of deadly 1913 flood

Associated PressFebruary 7, 2019

"There's an element within this work that I think people can take away on a personal level," said Janet Chen, ProMusica's executive director.

Through the Night with Peter van de Graaff