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Michael Tilson Thomas and the San Francisco Symphony—Our Final Mahler Concerts Together
During the 25 years he was music director, MTT forged a partnership with the orchestra inspired in part by his eclectic musical creativity
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Arts Organizations Invest in Conferences to Support Music Communities and Encourage Young Talent
Events like Classical:NEXT, Audio Classique, Classeek, SphinxConnect, Chamber Music America, and The League of American Orchestras help connect and empower musicians
Haydn’s 300th Birthday Is an Event Eight Years in the Making
After speaking with more than 24 orchestras, conductors, players, and musicologists, we can report that Haydn’s long-term ROI for 2032 looks to be very high
Violinist Philippe Graffin on Finding Ysaÿe’s Forgotten “Poème Concertant” and the Little-Known Love Affair That Inspired It
The story of the violin virtuoso, influential teacher, and composer's passionate love affair with a student—and the violin concerto he wrote for her—has only recently come to light
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Matthew Detrick and Apollo Chamber Players Highlight ‘Silenced Voices’ in 2023-24 Series
Each of the four concerts—Banned (October), Canceled (November), Revised (February), and Muted (May)—featured newly commissioned and traditional works
Sounds of Sustainability: How the Music Industry Is Tackling Climate Change
A primary goal of Music Sustainability Alliance is to bring the music industry together as a unified whole to do its part in saving a warming planet
The Neave Trio Continues Its Voyage Into Uncharted Territory on ‘A Room of Her Own’
These recordings reflect the repertoire the trio has been playing in concerts in recent seasons, and its emphasis on boosting the profiles of new or historically underappreciated voices
One Far Sun on Picking up Where They Left Off
The musicians of Nova’s Basement broke up and reformed later as One Far Sun
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Earth Song: How Music Can Serve as a Response to the Climate Crisis
More and more, composers and performers are using their art to respond to the urgency of mitigating climate change and reversing environmental destruction
Vienna, a City Steeped in Historic Musical Culture, May Be The World’s Most Musical
The greatest Western classical musicians have lived and worked in the Austrian capital and became part of the city’s musical legend.
The Music of Julia Perry Finds New Champions on the Centenary Celebration of Her Birth
PUBLIQuartet violinist Curtis Stewart and Experiential Orchestra founder James Blachly team up for a world premiere recording
Strings ‘Did You Know’: 2 Famous American Composers Named John Adams Have Won Pulitzer Prizes?
John Coolidge Adams (b. 1947) won his in 2003 for On the Transmigration of Souls, and John Luther Adams (b. 1953) for Become Ocean in 2014.
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Washington, DC is a Vibrant, Cosmopolitan Musical City in a Smallish Package
This guide can serve as a starting point for any string player wanting to explore the unexpected joys of music in Washington, DC.
Video Premiere: Daniel Temkin’s “Time Capsule”
There’s no escaping the pull of this ethereal, spirited piece from the composer's album COLORS
Carnegie Hall+ Mines the Archives for Leonard Bernstein Footage
Curated by the Hall, the Collection includes an extensive collection of live performances, broadcasts, and documentaries
Paul Katz on Playing with the Cleveland Quartet and Expanding CelloBello to Include Chamber Music
Katz was in the first class that Gregor Piatigorsky taught in 1961; now he's passing on the legacy himself
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StringFlo Integrates Live Music with Pilates, Yoga, and Meditation
Composed by Ellen Fishman, StringFlo is music—both in recorded form and played live during sessions—tailored specifically for Pilates, yoga, and meditation enthusiasts
Did You Know There is a Symphony No. 5½?
It comes—quite logically—between Gillis’ Symphonies Nos. 5 and 6 and is subtitled “A Symphony for Fun.”
Musicians and Mental Health: A Toxic Culture Takes Its Toll on Players’ Well-Being
Poor mental health is shockingly common among professional musicians
Antonio Lysy’s ‘Bach to Basics’ Video Series Imagines the Ultimate Practice Guide to Bach’s Cello Suites
With insightful instruction and thoughtful questions, the retired professor is a bit like a cello-playing Mr. Rogers
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Violinist Tai Murray Tells Stories Through Music with the Gateways Chamber Players
Murray starred in a program of 20th-century music about violinists and Faustian bargains at Carnegie Hall
A ‘Lost’ Bernstein String Quartet Reemerges
Unfinished quartet from 18-year-old Bernstein is the focus of a new album on Parma Recordings
Bach and Forth: Cellist Jan Vogler Plans a Collaborative Concert with Poet Amanda Gorman
“'I thought, ‘Wouldn’t she be the most fantastic contemporary answer in poetry to Bach’s music?’”
Holiday Gift Guide: Albums Recommendations from 3 Professional String Players
Can’t decide what to give that special string player in your life? Why not add to their music collection?