Tag: classical
This Terrifyingly Beautiful Piano Performance Will Leave You Feeling Haunted
Pianist Charlie stuns MIKA and Jon Batiste with this composed piece inspired by the anglerfish.
Richard Wagner: The Thunderous Architect of the Gesamtkunstwerk
Richard Wagner (1813–1883) was a German composer, conductor, and revolutionary dramatist who didn’t just compose music—he forged it in fire and gold. He is best known for reshaping opera into a total sensory and emotional experience, what he grandly calle...
Child Prodigies and Remarkable Talents
Enjoy these past “Sunday Morning” stories about brilliant and remarkable prodigies and talented individuals, from Augustin Hadelich, Charlie Puth, Ruth Slenczynska to Albert Einstein.
Dimash Live at the 'Virtuosos: Young Prodigies and Superstars’ Concert
Dimash Kudaibergen delivered a breathtaking performance at the Virtuosos: Young Prodigies and Superstars 2025 concert, showcasing his extraordinary vocal range and emotive power.
Newly Discovered Mozart Composition Found in German Library
A previously unknown piece of music composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart has been discovered in a German library, shedding new light on the prolific composer’s early works.
Medical Student Brings Music To End-of-Life Care
Melanie Ambler, a Stanford medical student, uses music to comfort patients in palliative care, composing songs based on their life stories.
Brooklyn Teacher Nominated for a Grammy
It's going to be a big weekend for a Brooklyn music teacher who was part of an ensemble that's nominated for a Grammy.
The Story of Handel's "Messiah"
Since its premiere in 1742, George Frideric Handel's "Messiah," a 3.5-hour work for chorus, soloists and orchestra that includes the "Hallelujah Chorus," has become one of the most-heard pieces of classical music on Earth.
Violinist Ezinma on Blending Classical and Contemporary Sounds
Violinist Ezinma is bringing classical and contemporary music together.
Mayor Michelle Wu and the Boston Pops Perform "Rhapsody in Blue" at Symphony Hall
At the Boston Symphony Orchestra's 2024 Concert for the City, Mayor Michelle Wu performed George Gershwin's "Rhapsody in Blue" with the Boston Pops.
How a Young Boy’s Shout of “Wow” Still Resonates in the Classical Music Community 5 Years On
During a 2019 classical music concert at Symphony Hall in Boston, a 9-year-old boy shouted "wow" at the conclusion of Mozart's Masonic Funeral Music.
"Rhapsody in Blue" turns 100
This year, musicians all over the world, from Carnegie Hall to the Hollywood Bowl, are celebrating the 100th birthday of George Gershwin's "Rhapsody in Blue."
John Holiday: Tiny Desk Concert
While Holiday has made a name for himself in classical music, he says his goal is to be a bridge between the many genres of music he sings.
Phantom Regiment 2024
Phantom Regiment’s 2024 production opens by peeling back the layers of the mynd in the hope of discovering a world of infinite possibilities.
Chopin: The Complete Nocturnes
The complete Chopin Nocturnes performed by Artem Tenkeli remastered and recorded on a Steinway D grand piano.