Few art forms are as burdened by canons as classical music and opera. That, perhaps, is why I love to be surprise ...

From Gustavo Dudamel to Esa-Pekka Salonen to Claire Chase to Peter Sellars, classical music had many bright spots in 2025.

The Cleveland Orchestra and Chorus plus guest choirs will present thirteen Holiday Concerts with guest conductor Sarah Hicks ...

To say we were spoilt for choice in choosing 10 classical recordings from 2025 for your Christmas stocking would be putting ...

They may not be performing any high-energy dance numbers or setting the red carpet ablaze, but the newly announced nominees of good ol’ Field 11 — i.e., the classical category — will be celebrated ...

NPR Music's classical critic shares his favorite records of the year, spanning a wide range of genres, from experimental folk to operatic pop to recordings featuring harp and pipe organ.

The French composer, Claude Debussy, is known as the first impressionist composer. He was born in 1862 and is often referred to as one of the most influential composers of the time. Some of his most ...

Mainstream audio and video streaming services don’t offer much for classical music lovers. Fortunately, we've rounded up the best platforms dedicated to the chamber, opera, and orchestral art forms ...

There’s nothing ostentatious about this South Beach music hall, despite the fact that world-famous architect Frank Gehry designed it. Inside is a comfortable 756-seat, in-the-round auditorium. Above ...

At the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, there’s a variety of holiday music on tap all month. A succession of holiday movies with ...