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Byron Janis, Pianist of Romantic Passion, Dies at 95

Chopin, Frederic Classical Music Collins, Judy Cooper, Gary Deaths (Obituaries) Janis, Byron Manuscripts Music pianists

Byron Janis, Pianist of Romantic Passion, Dies at 95

He had a brilliant career before arthritis in his hands forced him from the stage, but he overcame the condition and returned to performing.

By Allan Kozinn

‘Winterreise’ Review: Hiding a Roiling Grief

Carnegie Hall Classical Music Padmore, Mark Schubert, Franz Uchida, Mitsuko Winterreise (Musical Work)

‘Winterreise’ Review: Hiding a Roiling Grief

On Friday, the pianist Mitsuko Uchida and the tenor Mark Padmore illuminated the bleakness of Schubert’s genre-defining song cycle at Zankel Hall.

By Oussama Zahr

Thomas Adès Takes a Step Toward the Classical Music Canon

Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra Bieito, Calixto Classical Music Opera Paris Opera Rattle, Simon The Exterminating Angel (Opera)

Thomas Adès Takes a Step Toward the Classical Music Canon

As Adès premieres an orchestral work, “The Exterminating Angel” is receiving something rare in contemporary opera: a new production.

By Joshua Barone

Overlooked No More: Miriam Solovieff, Lauded Violinist Who Suffered Tragedy

Biographical Information Classical Music Murders, Attempted Murders and Homicides Solovieff, Miriam (1921-2003) Violins and Violas

Overlooked No More: Miriam Solovieff, Lauded Violinist Who Suffered Tragedy

She led a successful career despite coping with a horrific event that she witnessed at 18: the killing of her mother and sister at the hands of her father.

By Sarah Weinman