“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
Beyond the hall: Classical music under the stars There’s something special about hearing music in the open air. James Jolly shares moments when landscape, atmosphere, and music combined (almost!) perfectly. View author's page By James Jolly Reading time estimated : 7min read
Aristo Sham Wins Gold at the 2025 Van Cliburn International Piano Competition Aristo Sham, Vitaly Starikov, and Evren Ozel: See who took home the medals and other special awards at this year's competition! View author's page By Editorial Team Reading time estimated : 2min read
A ballet legend leaves us, a mezzo wows 50,000 sports fans, and more May 19 - May 25: This week in classical music View author's page By Alix Haywood Reading time estimated : 4min read
