

Hugh Morris
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Nicola Benedetti Prepares Her Next Star Turn: Festival Leader
Nicola Benedetti is the first Scotland native and the first woman to serve as director of the storied Edinburgh International Festival.

‘Everyone Wants to Hear’ This One Chord in a Christmas Carol
A moment in “O Come, All Ye Faithful” is so popular, it’s printed on T-shirts. But it’s also symbolic, and important to music history.

A Posthumous Solo Album Reveals a Jazz Star’s Melancholy
Esbjörn Svensson found fame in Europe with his group E.S.T. But a newly released solo album, discovered by his wife, unveils more intimate piano work.

When Technology Makes Music More Accessible
In Britain and Ireland, a series of recent projects show the rich possibilities when disability and neurodiversity are considered in the creative process.

Finishing Bach’s Organ Music, With Help From 118 Composers
A new project completes Bach’s plans for his kaleidoscopic “Orgelbüchlein,” with a 21st-century touch.