A century after the composer’s death, he is ubiquitous on relaxation playlists. Those just scratch the surface of a stranger, more complicated career.
Category: Classical Music
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Lalo Schifrin, 93, Dies; Composer of ‘Mission: Impossible’ and Much More
He was best known for one enduring TV theme, but he had a startlingly diverse career as a composer, arranger and conductor in a wide range of genres.
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‘I’m Not That Into Classical Music. But I’m Into Dudamel.’
A few hundred New Yorkers took in an evening of the New York Philharmonic and fireworks at Cunningham Park in Queens.
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Tech C.E.O. Pays $400,000 to Conduct the Toronto Symphony
Mandle Cheung, a 78-year-old amateur conductor, led a performance of Mahler’s “Resurrection” Symphony over the objections of some musicians.
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In ‘Lash,’ Rebecca Saunders’s First Opera, Sex Flirts With Death
Rebecca Saunders has collaborated with the artist Ed Atkins to create “Lash,” a work that hovers around themes of illness and intimacy.
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5 Highlights From the Pianist Alfred Brendel’s Sprawling Career
Brendel, who died on Tuesday at 94, concentrated on a small number of canonical composers, mainly Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven and Schubert.
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The Best Classical Music of 2025, So Far
Our critics picked nine performances that included star turns, new opera productions and the unveiling of a concert hall at the Frick Collection.
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Alfred Brendel, Bravura Pianist Who Forged a Singular Path, Dies at 94
With little formal training but full of ideas, he focused on the core classical composers, winning over audiences (though not every critic) worldwide.
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Does It Matter How a Cello Is Held? It’s a Centuries-Old Debate.
Historical response to the cello endpin, which anchors the instrument to the floor, has alternated between acceptance and pushback.
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American Modern Opera Company Arrives at Lincoln Center
The American Modern Opera Company is taking over Lincoln Center for a five-week residency. It is both a milestone and a homecoming for these artists.
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The Pint-Size Singers at the Met Opera Children’s Chorus Tryouts
The Metropolitan Opera Children’s Chorus has long been an elite training ground for young singers. Getting in requires grit, personality and a soaring voice.