Classical music
Violinist Shines New Spotlight On Australia Nuclear Tests
The name Maralinga brings blank stares from most people, the melodic word hardly indicative of what happened in that...
New York Conductor Gilbert To Lead Hamburg’s Ambitious Orchestra
The New York Philharmonic's outgoing music director Alan Gilbert was named Friday to lead the NDR Elbphilharmonie...
Tony Bennett To Be Honored By Library of Congress
Tony Bennett, the 90-year-old crooner who has remained a commercial success for seven consecutive decades, will be...
Mexican Mob Attacks Russian Over Insults In Cancun
A Russian man has been put into protective custody in hospital after he was attacked by a crowd of angry Mexicans in...
Leading Soprano Renee Fleming Bids Adieu To Signature Role
Opera superstar Renee Fleming bid adieu Saturday to one of her trademark roles, performing Strauss's "Der...
New York Orchestra Boosts Early Music With New Conductor
The Orchestra of St. Luke's in New York named master of early music Bernard Labadie as its principal conductor...
New York Orchestra Boosts Early Music With New Conductor
The Orchestra of St. Luke's in New York named master of early music Bernard Labadie as its principal conductor...
Composer Du Yun Wins Pulitzer For Trafficking Opera
Chinese-born composer Du Yun won the Pulitzer Prize for music on Monday for "Angel's Bone," an experimental opera that...
New York Philharmonic Puts Hopes In LA Head
The New York Philharmonic, which has been treading water financially, tapped Wednesday the well-regarded head of the...
NY Philharmonic Conductor To Bow Out With Global Concerts
New York Philharmonic music director Alan Gilbert will close his tenure with concerts that bring together musicians...
Cincinnati Orchestra Extends Contract With Langree
The Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra on Monday extended its contract with French conductor Louis Langree, who has...
Ambitious Western US Music Center Plans Premiere
Tippet Rise, an ambitious music center in the rolling hills of Montana, on Tuesday announced a second season that will...