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
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
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
“The Show Must Go On”: Backstage at the Verbier Festival A backstage pass to the Verbier Festival: from bumping into Mischa Maisky at intermission to reflecting on Freddie Mercury and Bernstein. View author's page By James Jolly Reading time estimated : 6min read
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
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
“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
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
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
Alfred Brendel, piano legend, has died The Austrian pianist has passed away at the age of 94. View author's page By Editorial Team Reading time estimated : 1min read