We name seven of the greatest pieces by that melodious Baroque genius, Antonio Lucio Vivaldi ...

Beyond Vivaldi explores the late flowering of the lute concerto in the German-speaking courts of the mid-18th century, a repertoire that flourished briefly before the instrument’s eventual eclipse.

With ear-splitting excess, flamboyant virtuosity and a talent for transgression, where classical music has led, metal has followed. Let’s hope the Philharmonia’s Metal Orchestrated concert turns it up ...

It's a brave new musical world. Between downloads, iPods, music sharing websites and the good old CD, we have more easy access to the songs and symphonies we love than ever before. In this visit to ...

Spoleto Festival USA and Phenotypic Recordings released 'Live from Spoleto 2025: Chamber Music, Vol. 2,' pairing Vivaldi's ...

Antonio Vivaldi wrote more than 500 concertos. Today, most people know four of them. But those four — commonly known as “The Four Seasons” — have become part of our cultural fabric. They may not even ...

Pacific Symphony rings in the New Year with "Four Seasons and Strauss," featuring two inspiring masterpieces that are sure to uplift and calm the spirit. First, Concertmaster Dennis Kim, who also ...

Listening to classical music can be a powerful tool for enhancing memory. The structured compositions and harmonious ...

The first half of 2020 has really shown music’s ability to bring people together and provide comfort in difficult times, whether it’s people singing on balconies during lockdown to entertain their ...

Do you remember the 1988 Bobby McFerrin song “Don’t Worry, Be Happy”? The extraordinarily talented and versatile musician’s parents were opera singers – Robert McFerrin Sr. was a regular at the ...