“Extraordinary,” “towering,” “beyond compare”: Critics can’t find enough superlatives for recorder virtuosa Marion Verbruggen, held in worldwide esteem for her mastery of an instrument many think of ...

The soprano range is beautiful and vibrant, the perfect register for a leading lady. Famous sopranos include Julie Andrews, Sarah Brightman, and Phillipa Soo. Whether you’re looking for a soprano song ...

This piece of classical music — it's "Lascia Ch'io Pianga" from Handel's opera "Rinaldo" being performed in Amsterdam — has an unusual twist: That's a soprano you hear singing. But the name of this ...

Contact this contributing writer at [email protected]. When people think about recorders, they remember their squeaky elementary school rehearsals. However, one local group is taking the ...

Ermonela Jaho’s combination of consummate technique and utter commitment has earned her ovations, critical praise and the adoration of her colleagues. The soprano Ermonela Jaho, who is starring in ...

One of the many trials which a recorder enthusiast must bear is that most acquaintances, on learning his hobby, assume that he is talking about a record player and confuse him with a hi-fi fan.

The recorder often inflicts squeaky torture on parents. Music teacher Valerie DePriest explains why it became a staple in music education. When Lebanon-born George Semaan came to the United States via ...

Critic Lloyd Schwartz tells a story about Lezhneva, a Russian singer he "discovered" a few months ago — without realizing he already owned a 2015 recording of her rendition of Handel's early oratorio.