Category: Classical Music

At 70, Yo-Yo Ma Is Modeling a Way to Be in the World Today

The New York Times – Music:
With a global audience, Ma models a way of being that goes against the grain of cynicism, polarization and isolation. It’s up to us to pay attention.
Sarah Davachi’s Music: A Manifesto for Listening Closely

The New York Times – Music:
Sarah Davachi’s “The Will of Tongues” is a collection of music that refuses extremes and requires undivided attention.
Floating Points Makes Music for the Dance Floor, and Ballet

The New York Times – Music:
Floating Points brings his niche classical music obsessions and deep love for dance clubs to his ballet score and new album “Mere Mortals.”
Is It Time for This 95-Year-Old Pianist to Retire?

The New York Times – Business:
Her vision and hearing are deteriorating, but she still wants to feel like she’s on top.
Ileana Cotrubas, Sensitive Soprano Known for ‘Traviata,’ Dies at 87

The New York Times – Music:
Able to convey the pathos of operatic heroines with her pure, expressive tone, she was also involved in prickly disputes with some directors and conductors.
The National Symphony Orchestra’s Next Season Will Be Miles From the Kennedy Center

The New York Times – Music:
The orchestra will play in six halls in the Washington area and tour to five states as the center moves to shut down for a two-year overhaul.
For New Violin Caprices, He Turned to Nina Simone and Kendrick Lamar

The New York Times – Music:
Curtis Stewart’s “24 American Caprices” are an answer to Paganini’s classic set. And they are already taking hold with musicians.
Tara Erraught Makes Role Debut in “Il viaggio a Reims” at the Salzburg Festival

The New York Times – Music:
The opera singer made her role debut as the hotel host in “Il viaggio a Reims” at this year’s Salzburg Festival.
Philippe Sly Is Living With Monks Ahead of Playing St. Francis at the Salzburg Festival

The New York Times – Music:
Philippe Sly felt he needed an immersion course to portray St. Francis in the new Salzburg Festival production of “St. François d’Assise.”
The 2026 Salzburg Festival Navigates Uncertain Times Without an Artistic Director

The New York Times – Music:
The renowned classical music festival is at a turning point after ousting its artistic director as it prepares for a disruptive $600 million renovation project.
Parkinson’s Made Daniel Barenboim Step Back. But He’s on the Conductor’s Podium Again.

The New York Times – Music:
Daniel Barenboim is leading his orchestra of Arab and Israeli musicians on a European tour. His movements onstage were few, but often effective.
Ellis Ludwig-Leone’s ‘Quiet Hours’ Highlights the Home Piano

The New York Times – Music:
Ellis Ludwig-Leone composed an album of nocturnes, each for a pianist friend to play on a home piano — or a piano that feels like home.