Classical musicians, more than any others (in my opinion), strive for perfection. They work long and hard on their craft. When you listen to a top-notch symphony orchestra perform the great works of ...

In our modern, digital world, it’s more important than ever to share the wonders of classical music with children. “The nuance and musicality of real people playing real instruments will always be ...

Pianist Keith Jarrett is known for jazz artistry--working with Miles Davis and his solo improvisations on stage—and for bringing fresh creativity to classical music, like the piano concerto by ...

Padma Vibhushan and Grammy-winning sarod exponent Ustad Amjad Ali Khan talks about the 'Ragas by the River' festival where he ...

Louise Dumont was studying piano and composition when she met a young flute student, Aristide Farrenc. They fell in love and got married. Rather than follow convention and give up her creative ...

We basically did it because car parks are more fun than formal concert halls. It gives you so much more flexibility in the atmosphere you can make. The audience can be much closer to the musicians and ...

This interdisciplinary course examines the relationship between musical practice and cultural criticism through the lens of perspectives on what constitutes the "authentic" and "inauthentic" creation, ...

RZA, the legendary founding member of Wu-Tang Clan, is embarking on a remarkable journey of artistic evolution. He has recently produced a symphonic ballet score titled “A Ballet Through Mud,” which ...

Readers discuss ways to rescue the industry. To the Editor: Re “Stop Mutilating Classical Music to Sell It to Kids,” by Evan Shinners (Opinion guest essay, Jan. 23): Mr. Shinners’s essay makes an ...