When people think of classical music, they’re usually referring to Beethoven, Mozart, Ravel, and other music written by European composers. Western European classical music is certainly the most ...

Held in the Olavinlinna Castle, which sits alongside a beautiful lake, the Savonlinna Opera Festival boasts one of the most idyllic settings of any European cultural festival. The Opera Festival's new ...

If you're an iPhone owner who subscribes to a local symphony orchestra or has a favorite Brahms concerto, you'll fall in love with Apple Music Classical instantly. If you’re an iPhone owner smitten ...

Over the last 20 years, many new operas have reflected on contemporary events with engaging music, drama, and observations that have resonated strongly with audiences. One such opera is “Thumbprint,” ...

The newest gem in the ever-growing catalog of Bill Evans, the late jazz pianist, commemorates a return to his roots. European classical music is at the foundation of Evans’ distinctive sound, and ...

The 42-year-old, modern classical composer Joseph C. Phillips Jr. is a self-described “late-bloomer.” Now one of the brightest new lights on the modern classical scene, he studied music at the ...

Syria is home of one of the most prestigious music conservatories in the Middle East. Over the years it has trained thousands of talented musicians in the intricacies of both Arabic and European ...

When we think music festivals, our brains go to obvious contenders like The Dirtybird Campout, Coachella, and Bonnaroo. This is natural — as these celebrations offer a chance to listen to some stellar ...

Medha Basu, a scientist and Hindustani classical vocalist, embarks on a European tour, blending academic presentations with concerts. Her research at Jadavpur University explores the neurocognitive ...

(St. Louis Public Radio) – As St. Louis Symphony Orchestra musicians file into the Powell Hall stage door facing Delmar Boulevard, they’re striding along the boundary that divides a segregated city.