Big bands were built in the 1920s and ’30s to blast young dancers with layers of rhythm, but creative composers seeking a larger canvas have kept the form alive. Hear 12 big selections.
Category: Music
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What if Orchestras Were More Like Netflix?
As subscriptions face an uncertain future, classical music could look to the membership models of streaming services and gyms for inspiration.
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In Colombia, a Festival Celebrates Humpback Whales and Local Culture
Every year, as thousands of humpbacks return to their breeding grounds near a protected bay, locals gather on the beach to greet them with stories, dancing and music.
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Antônio Meneses, Lyrical Brazilian Cellist, Is Dead at 66
He began playing as a child and quickly found success for his technical command and, as one critic put it, his “thoughtful elegance.”
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5 Classical Music Albums You Can Listen to Right Now
Debuts by Joana Mallwitz and Aigul Akhmetshina, as well as the Juilliard String Quartet’s vintage Schoenberg, are among the highlights.
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5 Classical Music Albums You Can Listen to Right Now
Debuts by Joana Mallwitz and Aigul Akhmetshina, as well as the Juilliard String Quartet’s vintage Schoenberg, are among the highlights.
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How Laurie Anderson Conjured Amelia Earhart’s Final Flight
The restlessly multidisciplinary performer juggles orchestral depth and historical imagination with her new album, “Amelia.”
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How the Politics of the Gaza War Engulfed the Melbourne Symphony
The orchestra faced criticism for canceling a performance by a pianist who spoke about the war. Now a top leader has departed and the ensemble has opened an inquiry.
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A Pianist Who’s Not Afraid to Improvise on Mozart
Robert Levin has long argued that Mozart would have made up new material while performing, and he follows the master in a series of dazzling recordings.
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Coming Soon to Jersey City: A Gleaming Home for the Symphony
The New Jersey Symphony, which long lacked a permanent space, will move into a 550-seat theater that it hopes to make a hub for concerts and classes.
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After 62 Years, Brooklyn Says Goodbye to Crest Hardware Store
To mourn the closure of Crest Hardware, a beloved family business in Williamsburg, fans of the store held a wake and staged a second line march.
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5 Breakout Artists at the Salzburg Festival
The Salzburg Festival is synonymous with excellence and fame. But it’s also a place where artists on the cusp of stardom can shine.