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
What I’ve learned from a decade of music competitions As the 2025 Cliburn Competition approaches its end, James Jolly looks back on a decade of covering major music competitions—where brilliance, pressure, and unexpected camaraderie meet on stage. View author's page By James Jolly Reading time estimated : 4min read
A countertenor wins Eurovision, the surprising new music director of La Scala, the Bernstein family speak out, and more May 12 - May 18: This week in classical music View author's page By Alix Haywood Reading time estimated : 4min read
Higdon on “accessible music”, Kanneh-Mason on racism, the Opéra de Paris goes VR, and more May 5 - May 11: This week in classical music View author's page By Alix Haywood Reading time estimated : 4min read
The outrageous Barrie Kosky, a violin with an incredible origin story, and more April 28 - May 4: This week in classical music View author's page By Alix Haywood Reading time estimated : 5min read
Igor Levit’s endurance, a harpist’s drive to commission, Lang Lang’s new initiative, and more April 21-27: This week in classical music View author's page By Alix Haywood Reading time estimated : 5min read
Why the Czech Philharmonic still stands apart James Jolly offers a heartfelt portrait of the Czech Philharmonic. Blending reflection and analysis, he explores what makes this orchestra — its sound, history, and home — one of his… View author's page By James Jolly Reading time estimated : 5min read
Martha Argerich talked to the Times, John Nelson passed away, and more April 7 - 13: This week in classical music View author's page By Alix Haywood Reading time estimated : 4min read
