Features

Michael Zwiebach - December 5, 2013

London is featured in some of the greatest music ever created. Here’s a tribute to a city whose musical history is nonpareil.

Mark MacNamara - December 5, 2013

Looking for a great gift? Check out these 17 books about music and musicians that are sure to inspire.

Michael Zwiebach - December 3, 2013

In this season when classical music is part of popular tradition, there’s a Messiah round every corner, and you can’t swing a dead cat without hitting a Nutcracker dancer. So here’s your guide to the holiday concert season, nutcrackers, carols, and all.

Wynne Delacoma - November 25, 2013

In Chicago, opera lovers are suddenly reveling in two new opera companies whose repertory expands and complements Chicago Lyric Opera.

Janos Gereben - November 23, 2013

Conrad Susa died at age 78, he was a distinguished educator and prolific composer with hundreds of works to his credit.

Michael Zwiebach - November 21, 2013

If getting to know Benjamin Britten's music is on your to-do list, you can begin with this playlist of pieces from his most celebrated works as well as some lesser-known music.

Mark MacNamara - November 21, 2013

Boy choirs are having to adapt to the earlier onset of puberty, which often changes the voice before the musician can catch up.

Mark MacNamara - November 14, 2013

Youth Orchestra Conductor Donato Cabrera talks about the upcoming concert featuring Copland, Bloch, and Nielsen; how to build a rapport with the young musicians, telling a story through music.

Jeff Kaliss - November 11, 2013

A Secret Rose, Rhys Chatham’s 100-guitar, “No Wave” extravaganza, is stretching new-music presenter Other Minds, socially and artistically, as well as financially.

Janice Berman - November 10, 2013

José Manuel Carreño, the new artistic director of Ballet San Jose, has a vision for the company that is globe-hopping and local, contemporary and neo-classical; a refreshed troupe that will hold its own near and far.