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
News Gergiev’s comeback canceled, a political curtain call at the ROH, footballer Michelle Agyemang’s traveling piano, and more July 21 - 28: This week in classical music View author's page By Alix Haywood Reading time estimated : 4min read
News The vast rep for left-hand piano, how to play Beethoven’s Ninth with your car, Khatia Buniatishvili performs upside down and more July 14 - 21: This week in classical music View author's page By Alix Haywood Reading time estimated : 4min read
News A long lost Stradivarius resurfaces, extreme temps at the Arena di Verona, La Scala bans shorts, and more July 7 - July 14: This week in classical music View author's page By Alix Haywood Reading time estimated : 5min read
News “New” Satie, 100 years later; Jonathan Bailey, Hollywood actor and clarinet whiz; and more June 30 - July 7: This week in classical music View author's page By Alix Haywood Reading time estimated : 5min read
News A tech CEO conducted the TSO, Schifrin passed away, Lang Lang heads to Saudi Arabia, and more June 23 - 30: This week in classical music View author's page By Alix Haywood Reading time estimated : 4min read
News Alfred Brendel passed away, Maria João Pires steps back, the first-ever Neurorecital and more June 16 - 23: This week in classical music View author's page By Alix Haywood Reading time estimated : 5min read
