Being a composer is a solitary gig, even in the best of times. And that feeling of isolation can be exacerbated for people of color working in classical music’s predominantly white spaces. But amid ...

While female vocalists like Mariah Carey and Ariana Grande have a stronghold on modern holiday music playlists, pianist Chloe Flower wanted to highlight a lesser known group of women with her new ...

When Kedrick Armstrong ponders his future, the podiums he might climb as his career as a conductor continues its meteoric rise, he admits it’s hard to envision a particular place. “The dream has been, ...

Everyday, contemporary composers are making their mark on the sonic palette of classical music. Throughout history, there have been incredible examples of music, artforms, and creative cultures forged ...

Explore the lives of classical composers and how their experiences influenced their iconic music. This video delves into the ...

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Every seat in the Missouri History Museum’s Lee Auditorium was filled Friday night for a gathering that honored the legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by celebrating Blackness through the lens ...

The French composer, Claude Debussy, is known as the first impressionist composer. He was born in 1862 and is often referred to as one of the most influential composers of the time. Some of his most ...

Members of Sphinx Virtuosi, shown above in performance, are wrapping up the group’s spring tour. From songbook to performers, the Detroit-based Sphinx Organization — via its touring ensemble Sphinx ...

You may not know the name Teresa del Riego, but maybe you should. The Spanish/English composer wrote more than 300 ballads. Her music was performed routinely throughout her long lifetime (she lived ...

The record business, despite sensationalized reports, is not dead, not the classical record business anyway. I have, piled in front of me, stacks of CDs -- actual physical CDs, some lavishly packaged, ...

Sibisi is a 19-year-old composer from Umlazi who has captured the attention of many. His piece for choir Khuzani has over ...