Misty Copeland’s star-studded retirement gala, Eric Lu’s big win at the Chopin Competition, Berio at 100 and more October 28: This week in classical music View author's page By Alix Haywood Reading time estimated : 6min read
Hollywood star Sandra Oh joins The Met, Sir Simon Rattle makes Gramophone history, and more October 20: This week in classical music View author's page By Alix Haywood Reading time estimated : 4min read
Chopin Competition Video Goes Viral: Tears and Raindrops A viral clip from the International Chopin Competition has captured global attention, showing a pianist moved to tears during Chopin’s Raindrop Prelude. View author's page By Editorial Team Reading time estimated : 1min read
Purcell’s brand-new song, cellists Yo-Yo Ma and Gautier Capuçon head outdoors, Misty Copeland’s retirement and more October 13: This week in classical music View author's page By Alix Haywood Reading time estimated : 4min read
“A Voice You Could Recognize in Two Notes”: Remembering Luciano Pavarotti From his first time hearing that golden voice at Covent Garden to the historic Three Tenors concert and a rain-soaked evening in Hyde Park, James Jolly remembers the charisma and… View author's page By James Jolly Reading time estimated : 7min read
The backlash against Beatrice Venezi, Evgeny Kissin looks ahead to 2050, Garrick Ohlsson’s miraculous memory, and more October 6: This week in classical music View author's page By Alix Haywood Reading time estimated : 5min read
Louise Alder calls out the lack of arts funding, Jordi Savall calls for action, Ilan Volkov was arrested at the border and more September 29: This week in classical music View author's page By Alix Haywood Reading time estimated : 5min read
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
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
“Less is More”: Arvo Pärt at 90 James Jolly first encountered Arvo Pärt in 1984 with Tabula Rasa — music at once radical and timeless. Now, on his 90th birthday, he reflects on how that voice transformed… View author's page By James Jolly Reading time estimated : 7min read
