At the 2026 Grammy Awards, the National Philharmonic, Adam Tendler and Shawn Okpebholo lead a field of strong contenders.

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 ...

The pianist’s album highlights women in classical music, blending centuries-old compositions with modern arrangements for the festive season.

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, ...

These rising virtuosos are redefining the symphony. Meet six young artists bringing emotion, precision, and power to ...

Just as gray winter gives way to spring blossoms, this season’s classical music concerts reveal how much more colorful and diverse Portland classical music concerts have become since the dull days ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Jane Levere is a New York-based freelance writer covering the arts. Although few people can name even three black classical ...

Ahead of The Ivors Classical Awards tonight (November 11), The Ivors Academy has launched new commissioning template ...

There will be a time when we’ll go to concerts again. We will buy our tickets, shuffle shoulder to shoulder down the aisle, and find our seats. The lights will dim, and the conductor will walk onto ...

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 ...

Music commentator Miles Hoffman talks about the things some famous classical composers were not thankful for. Composers have also felt as though the world should be thankful for them. Over the years, ...