An absurdist satire, a horror story, science-fiction, a historical drama, a black comedy: this year’s Oscar-nominated ...

The Romantic period was one of the most innovative in music history, characterised by lyrical melodies, rich harmonies, and emotive expression. Here's our beginner's guide to the greatest composers of ...

Opera Philadelphia’s latest premiere is like an exquisite corpse, with a libretto by Michael R. Jackson and starring Justin ...

The movies that have stood the test of time do so with complex storylines, masterful characterisations, and top-notch acting. However, a crucial aspect makes films all the more magical: the music we ...

Performances in N.Y.C. Advertisement Supported by Critic’s Notebook Ferruccio Busoni, who died 100 years ago, was a globe-trotting, forward-thinking composer and teacher with a message of timelessness ...

Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. “I may not be a first-rate composer, but I am a first-class second-rate composer!” — Richard Strauss to the ...

How is the classical music world changing? Looking back on a dizzying year, we pay particular attention to performers’ ...

MINNEAPOLIS – Seven young composers enjoyed a rare opportunity last week in Minneapolis: hearing their work performed by the Minnesota Orchestra. It's part of the orchestra's Composer Institute, which ...

The Composers’ Orchestra Berlin is a large orchestra, consisting of strings, horns and rhythm section. Founded in autumn 2010 by the award-winning composer & conductor Hazel Leach, the opening ...