Listen Closer: Mozart’s Symphony No. 40 As we commemorate Mozart’s 270th birthday this week, take a moment to discover the musical pillars of his tempestuous Symphony No. 40. View author's page By Nadya Miryanova Reading time estimated : 6min read
Listening to the Seasons From snow-muted streets to the promise of spring, the changing seasons shape how we hear and remember music. Andrew Mellor reflects on weather, memory and the composers who have translated… View author's page By Andrew Mellor Reading time estimated : 12min read
Tom, Jerry, and Rossini: Cartoons Meet Classical Music From Tom and Jerry’s piano duels to the Pink Panther’s orchestral mischief, classic cartoons introduced generations to Liszt, Rossini, and Beethoven—proving classical music belongs to everyone, not just concert halls. View author's page By Nadya Miryanova Reading time estimated : 7min read
Musical Bloodsport: When Composer-Critics Pick Up the Pen From Schumann to Debussy, from César Cui to Virgil Thomson, some of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries’ greatest composers moonlighted as critics. Their prose could be as vicious… View author's page By Maria Matalaev Reading time estimated : 14min read
New Year, New Music: Portraits of Classical Music’s Next Generation From centenary celebrations to world premieres, 2026 promises a wealth of musical discovery. Jack Pepper looks ahead to the year’s highlights and shines a light on three young composers redefining… View author's page By Jack Pepper Reading time estimated : 11min read
“But is it Classical?” Shining a Light on Rosalía’s LUX LUX, the classical-infused album from Spanish pop star Rosalía, has dominated the musical landscape since its release in November. But do these lush orchestrations, fierce choral… View author's page By Andrew McIntyre Reading time estimated : 16min read
Florence Price: From the Attic to the Concert Hall From a forgotten attic to international stages, Florence Price’s revival tells a bigger story: how classical music is expanding its memory, its repertoire, and its sense of belonging. View author's page By Jack Pepper Reading time estimated : 8min read
10 Things to Know About The Blue Danube Born from political defeat, mocked for its lyrics, and dismissed by its own composer, Johann Strauss II’s Blue Danube waltz went on to conquer Paris, Hollywood, space—and New Year’s Day… View author's page By Maria Matalaev Reading time estimated : 7min read
Prima della Scala: Inside Italy’s Most Iconic Season Opening From its 1778 inauguration to today, La Scala has defined Italian opera. This year’s Prima featured Shostakovich’s Lady Macbeth, uniting music, politics, and Milanese pride in a single unforgettable night. View author's page By Andrew Mellor Reading time estimated : 11min read
The Untold History of Handel’s Messiah From Easter origins to the iconic “Hallelujah Chorus,” uncover the intriguing history of Handel’s Messiah and its rise as a festive favorite. View author's page By Alix Haywood Reading time estimated : 6min read
