News Dudamel’s favorite NYC hot dog, Sandra Oh at The Met, George Benjamin’s new seat at the Académie des Beaux Arts and more September 22: This week in classical music View author's page By Alix Haywood Reading time estimated : 5min read
Inside the score A Grand Voice, A Bold Life: 10 Jessye Norman Highlights Opera superstar, political activist, and master storyteller—Jessye Norman’s life overflowed with surprises. This week marks her birthday, and we’re honoring her legacy with ten irresistible tidbits to remember her by. View author's page By Alix Haywood Reading time estimated : 5min read
News Shani and the Munich Phil were canceled in Belgium, California orchestras avoid strikes, Jane Austen’s playlist goes digital, and more September 15: This week in classical music View author's page By Alix Haywood Reading time estimated : 5min read
Inside the score Listen Closer: Dvořák’s “Songs my mother taught me” Some pieces of music reveal new layers the closer you listen. As we celebrate Antonín Dvořák’s anniversary this week, his Songs my mother taught me reminds us how behind gentle… View author's page By Alix Haywood Reading time estimated : 4min read
News The Met’s new Saudi partnership, Salonen’s new roles, Dudamel’s new stadium venue, and more September 8: This week in classical music View author's page By Alix Haywood Reading time estimated : 6min read
News Shchedrin dies at 92, Joshua Bell’s TED talk, Cecilia Bartoli on time, and more September 1 : This week in classical music View author's page By Alix Haywood Reading time estimated : 6min read
Inside the score Leonard Bernstein, in 9 Unexpected Stories As the world celebrates Leonard Bernstein’s birthday, we look back at the many sides of the charismatic maestro—composer, conductor, political voice, and entertainer—through 9 memorable anecdotes. View author's page By Alix Haywood Reading time estimated : 7min read
Inside the score Listen Closer: Debussy’s Prélude à l’après-midi d’un faune Marking Debussy’s birthday on August 22, we dive into his Prélude à l’après-midi d’un faune. From its wandering flute solo to lush orchestral textures, the opening measures unlocked a revolution… View author's page By Alix Haywood Reading time estimated : 3min read
News Political backlash at the Royal Ballet and Opera, restoring atomic-bombed pianos in Japan, the Verbier Festival expands to China, and more August 4 - 11: This week in classical music View author's page By Alix Haywood Reading time estimated : 3min read
News The Met fell for a fake millionaire donor, Robert Wilson passed away, John Williams’ first piano concerto, and more July 28 - August 4: This week in classical music View author's page By Alix Haywood Reading time estimated : 4min read
