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A journey through the history of classical music

Discover the fascinating origins and evolution of classical music, from ancient beginnings to legendary composers like ...
The Nation

Jeremy Denk Explains the History of Western Classical Music (Yes, All of It!)

The pianist’s new album, c. 1300–c. 2000, gives a listener a lesson in seven centuries of composition, from Monteverdi to Stockhausen and beyond. Jeremy Denk. (Photo by Michael Wilson) By signing up, ...

Summerfest, the ‘Coachella of classical music, celebrates 40th anniversary by ‘making history’

SummerFest is the venerable annual chamber music festival that brings classical musicians from around the world to The Conrad in La Jolla.
NPR

Remembering Richard Taruskin, a writer who made you care about 1,000 years of music

Nearly two decades ago, shortly before the publication of his 4,000-page magnum opus, The Oxford History of Western Music, the polarizing American musicologist Richard Taruskin agreed to sit with NPR ...
Boston Review

Classical Music and the Color Line

Like U.S. history, classical music has become a new front in the culture wars as musicians and music institutions grapple with the legacies of racism. With most performing arts organizations shuttered ...
Colorado Public Radio

Celebrate Women’s History Month With CPR Classical

All month long we're taking an in-depth look at the female musicians who help create the rich history (and future) of classical music. Tune in throughout March for special Women's History Month ...
BroadwayWorld

Apple Music Classical Marks 150 Years Of Wagner’s RING Cycle With Synchronised Listening Guide

Apple Music Classical has launched a time-synchronised Listening Guide covering all 15 hours of Wagner's RING cycle, marking the 150th anniversary of the work's premiere.