What do we possess today as “art”? A faked music, filled with artificial noisiness of massed instruments; a failed painting, full of idiotic, exotic and showcard effects, that every ten years or so ...

The first time that pianist Sara Davis Buechner felt what she calls "the real spiritual power" of George Gershwin's music, she was 23 and building a reputation for virtuoso playing on the ...

Unlock access to every one of the hundreds of articles published daily on BroadwayWorld by logging in with one click. New York City Charter School of the Arts (CSA) co-founder, Artistic Director, and ...

The music of Beethoven will be inescapable this year, as orchestras around the world celebrate his 250th birthday. But the Juilliard School has another anniversary in mind for its coming Focus ...

What happens when a 20th-century composer tips his hat to a 17th-century gentleman? You get Rodrigo’s Fantasía para un gentilhombre—a suite of graceful dances, dazzling guitar solos, and timeless ...

Gateways Radio celebrates music without limits. We explore the rich legacy of Black composers across the 20th century, with works by William Grant Still, Jessie Montgomery, Errollyn Wallen, and ...

An unusual musical program was presented in New York City recently, a rare opportunity to hear some of the songs of German composer Hanns Eisler (1898-1962). The program, entitled “Will There Still Be ...

Since the appearance of jazz in the early 20th century, jazz and classical have mostly lived on opposite sides of town, separated by tracks that most listeners won’t cross. This has long remained the ...

Philadelphia has never been shy about its artistic legacy. From world-class museums to a thriving theater scene, the city has long been a hub for creativity. But while many may claim a love for the ...