Six world-class orchestras in one night sounds like a surefire hit – but the programming was uninspired and there was far too much standing in line ...

The orchestral concert held May 1st in NYC, features nine rare works composed by Victor Herbert, which classical lovers ...

The concert halls have been closed for so long that we’ve almost forgotten the anticipation we feel while the orchestra warms up, the sound of the collective applause as the concertmaster and ...

Well, well, well. It looks as though an orchestra is making a serious effort to fling itself into the not so new century. The Philharmonia Orchestra of New York — which calls itself PONY — is that ...

It’s been a LONG intermission, hasn’t it? Eighteen months from the last time we were able to gather to hear the glorious strains of Mozart or Beethoven. But with vaccines and safety protocols, live ...

What is classical music’s place today? Will there still be an engaged audience for repertoires of the past centuries? The conductor, Leon Botstein, didn’t seem to hold high expectations for The ...

The Southbank Centre has announced Classical Mixtape: A Live Takeover (Thu 5 Feb 2026), a multi-venue event bringing together more than 200 musicians from six orchestras for a night of classical music ...

This was featured in live coverage. By Matt Stevens Spend the week getting swept up in classic dance, admiring a sloth or listening to Soccer Mommy. By Adriana Balsamo and Katherine Cusumano Our ...

Critically acclaimed hip-hop artist Nas reflects on partnering with the Kennedy Center to perform a symphonic rendition of his album “Illmatic” alongside the National Symphony Orchestra. National ...