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Inside the Shed’s Sonic Sphere

A hanging concert hall at the Shed in Manhattan purports to offer something “experimental, experiential and communal.” Our critic climbs the stairs.

By Zachary Woolfe

Classical Music Deaths (Obituaries) Folk Music New York City Radio Sherman, Robert (1932-2023) The Listening Room (Radio Program) WFUV

Robert Sherman, WQXR Host of Classical and Folk Music Shows, Dies at 90

For more than five decades, he brought together emerging classical and folk performers as well as established stars for interviews and live performances.

By Richard Sandomir

Classical Music Hrusa, Jakub Opera Royal Opera House

Jakub Hrusa, the Royal Opera’s Next Leader, Keeps Quality in Mind

“I don’t want to exclude anything,” says the Czech conductor Jakub Hrusa, who plans to present Czech music alongside mainstream repertoire in London.

By Rebecca Schmid

Classical Music Covent Garden Handel, George Frederick London (England) Music Opera Royal College of Music (London, England) Royal Opera House

London Tours on Opera and Classical Music Offer Looks Behind the Curtain

Fans of music from centuries past will find a wide variety of experiences and collections. One even comes with a side of rock ’n’ roll.

By Farah Nayeri