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Knight, Clooney, Grant feted at Kennedy Center Honors

Normally performers like U2 or Knight would be headlining such a show, but during the Kennedy Center event the honorees sit in the balcony and watch as their peers laud them and perform their works.

Louise FrankFebruary 21, 2018

The Old Town School of Folk Music at 60: Music tonight and every night since 1957

Stephen RaskauskasFebruary 20, 2018

Classical radio host Carl Grapentine announces retirement from “dream job” at WFMT

Stephen RaskauskasFebruary 16, 2018

VIDEO | Watch this Chinese opera artist transform into a Dragon Princess – in seconds

‪Plácido Domingo pulls out of Royal Opera House role

Associated PressMarch 6, 2020

The Royal Opera House says in a statement Friday it was mutually agreed with Domingo that he will not be taking up his role in Don Carlo in July. Domingo is ensnared in allegations of sexual misconduct.

Australian composer Brett Dean hospitalized with coronavirus

Associated PressMarch 6, 2020

ADELAIDE, Australia (AP) — Musician and composer Brett Dean has been hospitalized in Australia with the new coronavirus. British agent Intermusica says the violist and conductor is in isolation in an Adelaide hospital with the COVID-19 illness. He was to perform with the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra at the Adelaide Festival on Saturday. Festival executive director Rob Brookman says Dean canceled ...

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Why classical music is still the best soundtrack for figure skating, according to a former Olympic judge

Stephen RaskauskasFebruary 14, 2018

When ice skating was first included in the 1908 Olympic Winter Games in London, athletes competed exclusively to classical music. The rules have changed, but the must music for skating may not have.

Quiz: Which Composer Is Your Soulmate?

Stephen RaskauskasFebruary 12, 2018

Take this quiz and we'll reveal which composer is your soulmate this Valentine's Day.

Video: On Philip Glass’ 81st Birthday, Jenny Lin Plays His Complete Piano Etudes

Patrick HockbergerFebruary 9, 2018

Production company Access Contemporary Music has partnered with the esteemed Manhattan venue, LPR - (Le) Poisson Rouge a multimedia art cabaret founded by musicians on the site of the historic Village Gate. Pianist Jenny Lin is taking the stage for the first in this exciting new series. This concert is celebrating Philip Glass' 81st birthday with a live performance of ...

Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival