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The outrageous Barrie Kosky, a violin with an incredible origin story, and more
April 28 - May 4: This week in classical music
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How can you turn as gruesome a tale as Hansel and Gretel into an opera?
How did Hansel and Gretel go from chilling folk tale to holiday classic and beloved opera? This enduring story owes as much to 19th-century German folklore as it does to…
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In good harmony: Mozart’s most famous operatic duets
Mozart’s operatic duets capture the full spectrum of human emotion—love, betrayal, longing, and joy—through stunning musical interplay. From the seductive La ci darem la mano to the playful Papagena! Papageno!,…
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Ravel’s challenges and obsessions
Maurice Ravel was a composer who thrived on constraint. Far from hindering his creativity, self-imposed challenges became the fuel for his musical innovation. From the hypnotic rhythms of…
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Maria Callas and her greatest rivals: Opera’s most legendary divas
Explore the legendary rivalries of Maria Callas with Renata Tebaldi, Joan Sutherland, and more. Discover how these iconic sopranos shaped opera’s golden era.
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Listen Closer: Bizet’s Carmen
Have you ever been so bowled over by the beauty of a piece of music that you’re not even sure where to start? Us too! In this new series, we’ll…
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What your favorite John Williams theme says about your classical music taste
John Williams’ themes have shaped generations of film lovers, but they also reveal a lot about classical music tastes. Whether you’re drawn to the bold heroics of Indiana Jones, the…
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The outrageous Barrie Kosky, a violin with an incredible origin story, and more
April 28 - May 4: This week in classical music
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Igor Levit’s endurance, a harpist’s drive to commission, Lang Lang’s new initiative, and more
April 21-27: This week in classical music
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Why the Czech Philharmonic still stands apart
James Jolly offers a heartfelt portrait of the Czech Philharmonic. Blending reflection and analysis, he explores what makes this orchestra — its sound, history, and home — one of his…
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Martha Argerich talked to the Times, John Nelson passed away, and more
April 7 - 13: This week in classical music
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Wigmore Hall and Welser-Möst talk politics, a California violin thief is sentenced, and more
March 31-April 6: This week in classical music
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A life with Ravel
Some music leaves a permanent mark from the very first listen. For James Jolly, it was Ravel’s Shéhérazade.Introduced to the piece at 17, he was captivated by its intoxicating sensuality…
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A Polar Prize for Hannigan, a US boycott for Schiff, a contract extension for Noseda and more
March 24-30: This week in classical music
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Sofia Gubaidulina’s legacy, JD Vance’s rough night at the Kennedy Center, a $23 million Strad and more
March 17-23: This week in classical music
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Bare-legged ballerinas, the 2025 “30 under 30”, artists taking political stands and more
March 10-16: This week in classical music
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Ravel 150
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A life with Ravel
Some music leaves a permanent mark from the very first listen. For James Jolly, it was Ravel’s Shéhérazade.Introduced to the piece at 17, he was captivated by its intoxicating sensuality…
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Brand-new Ravel, fallout at the Kennedy Center, the joys of adult ballet learners and more
February 17-23: This week in classical music
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Maxime Pascal on Pierre Boulez
To mark the centenary of Pierre Boulez’s birth, French conductor Maxime Pascal shares his memories of the legendary composer, conductor, and innovator. In this interview, Pascal reflects on Boulez’s lasting…
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Staff Pick: the enchanting world of Michel Legrand’s music
Michel Legrand had a way of turning melodies into emotions. In this concert from Brussels, we hear the full scope of his romantic genius—from film scores to poetic ballads—each note…
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Staff Pick: Arielle Beck’s stunning festival debut
Some performances stop you in your tracks—and at just 14 years old, Arielle Beck did just that in Lucerne. Her poised, lyrical playing of Schumann and Mendelssohn revealed an artist…
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Staff Pick: Maria João Pires’s timeless Schumann
In this 1997 performance, Maria João Pires joins the London Symphony Orchestra under John Eliot Gardiner for Schumann’s Piano Concerto in A minor, a work she interprets with clarity and…
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Staff Pick: A flamenco evening with Rocío Molina and Yerai Cortés
In a raw, intimate setting, Rocío Molina and Yerai Cortés conjure an unforgettable evening of flamenco—full of fire, tenderness, and connection.
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Staff Pick: a concert version of Wagner’s masterfully-crafted Das Rheingold
No one masters the art of painting an image with sound like Wagner, and this concert version of Das Rheingold really highlights the role the orchestra plays in…
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Staff Pick: Rediscovering Natalia Osipova in La Bayadère
From grainy documentary footage to the stage of the Royal Ballet, Natalia Osipova’s journey comes full circle in this luminous performance of La Bayadère.
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Staff Pick: Barber’s devastating Adagio for Strings
Samuel Barber’s Adagio for Strings is a hauntingly beautiful and deeply emotional masterpiece, famously performed at memorials, with Sir Simon Rattle and the Berliner Philharmoniker delivering a particularly moving rendition.
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