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No slowing down for Gerard Schwarz, South Florida’s busiest conductor – Nov 12, 2025

When Gerard Schwarz was a teenage trumpet student, he dreamed of […]

Opera creators find the light of love amid the horror of “The Shining” – Oct 08, 2025

In their adaptation of Stephen King’s iconic 1977 novel The Shining, composer […]

Opera Lafayette to premiere oldest known opera by black American composer – Jan 30, 2025

Sometimes finding a musical treasure is sheer serendipity. A librarian cleaning […]

Bates Piano Concerto proves an instant classic in Trifonov’s debut recording – Oct 31, 2024

“My American Story.” Daniil Trifonov, pianist. Yannick Nézet-Séguin/Philadelphia Orchestra (Deutsche Grammophon, […]

A harpsichord festival grows in Washington, courtesy of Capriccio Baroque  – Oct 23, 2024

Carolyn Winter founded Capriccio Baroque in 2017, splitting off the harpsichord-centered […]

New CEO brings a fresh optimism as Lyric Opera opens 70th season – Sep 13, 2024

The first official day of work for the Lyric Opera of […]

Noseda and NSO serve up a spirited showcase for Carlos Simon’s music – Aug 24, 2024

Simon: The Block; Tales: A Folklore Symphony; Songs of Separation; Wake […]

Jansen & Mäkelä make simpatico partners in new concerto disc – Aug 01, 2024

Sibelius: Violin Concerto; Prokofiev: Violin Concerto No. 1.  Janine Jansen, violinist; […]

Carlos Kalmar looks back on 25 years leading the Grant Park Music Festival – Jun 12, 2024

This summer will mark the 90th anniversary of the Grant Park […]

Stephen Hough’s new concerto looks to the past as well as the future – Jan 10, 2024

Sir Stephen Hough’s response as to the inspiration for writing his […]