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Sergei Rachmaninoff looks over his shoulder at the camera at the piano at Villa Senar

Rachmaninoff 150: A Celebration

Celebrating the 150th anniversary of Sergei Rachmaninoff’s birth, acclaimed musicians discuss and perform his compositions.

Lisa FlynnOctober 19, 2018

Violinist Anne Akiko Meyers takes a ‘spiritual journey’

Michael San GabinoOctober 19, 2018

Meet Missy Mazzoli, the CSO’s New Composer-in-Residence

Associated PressOctober 17, 2018

Gustavo Dudamel wins the Gish Prize, a top arts honor

Broadway shutdown due to virus extended again until January

Associated PressJune 30, 2020

The shutdown on Broadway has been extended again — until at least early January. Although an exact date for performances to resume has yet to be determined, Broadway producers are now offering refunds and exchanges for tickets purchased for shows through January 3.

Musicians Protest in Harmony: Violin Vigils for Elijah McClain

Keegan MorrisJune 29, 2020

As protests in the ongoing fight against systemic racism and police brutality continue, musicians are coming together to pay tribute and raise awareness after the death of fellow violinist, Elijah McClain.

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How Hilary Hahn’s Bond With Bach Has Endured and Grown… From Her First Recital to Today

WFMTOctober 12, 2018

Bach has been a part of Grammy-winning violinist Hilary Hahn's life, both in practice and performance, nearly every day since she was nine years old, and her most recent album explores her ongoing fascination with the composer.

Actress, comedian, and classical music lover Retta

♪ Treat Yo Self to Retta’s 5 Favorite Classical Works ♪

Michael San GabinoOctober 12, 2018

Actress and comedian Retta grabbed classical music lovers’ attention when she appeared on Conan O’Brien’s late night talk show, Conan when she revealed that she loves to treat herself to classical music. We spoke with Retta to find out what classical works she wants you to treat yo self to and why.

Violinist Nathan Meltzer, an 18-year-old Julliard student who has been loaned the recovered Stradivarius violin (Photo: Jiyang Chen)

Stolen Stradivarius found after decades comes to life again

Associated PressOctober 10, 2018

NEW YORK (AP) — The Stradivarius stolen from the late violinist Roman Totenberg and miraculously found more than three decades later has a new life — under the chin of a budding 18-year-old virtuoso. On Tuesday in New York, his three daughters presented the multimillion-dollar instrument on long-term loan to Juilliard student Nathan Meltzer. Jill Totenberg says she and her ...

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