New research suggests traditionally complex Western genres like jazz and classical music have become more simplified in ...

A primer on medieval chants, minimalist opera and everything in between.

Gunther Schuller leads the NEC Jazz Orchestra in rehearsal in Jordan Hall, 1990. Schuller coined the term "Third Stream" when referring to the genre that blends classical and jazz. From jazz to ...

These shows demystify a genre unfairly perceived as archaic and stuffy with expert analysis, musical selections and pure fun.

Classical music is stepping boldly into the digital age, blending tradition with technology to reach fresh audiences worldwide. From livestreamed symphonies to AI-assisted compositions, orchestras and ...

In 1994, President Bill Clinton issued a proclamation declaring September as the month to celebrate the beauty of classical music. It stated, in part, “Classical music is a celebration of artistic ...

Roll over Beethoven and tell Tchaikovsky the news: Los Angeles will soon be sharing its venerable classical music radio station KUSC with San Francisco. Starting this summer, KUSC and the Bay Area’s ...

Every summer Budapest hosts Festival Academy Budapest, a pioneering event where classical luminaries and future stars share ...

Classical music isn’t just for concert halls—it can be a powerful study companion. Research shows it can reduce stress, enhance focus, and even aid memory when paired with effective study habits.

If you’re an Apple Music Classical user, there are some exciting updates to share. In the latest app update (version 2.2), three notable improvements have been made to help you discover the music you ...

In 2023, a McDonald’s outlet in Wrexham, Wales, announced it was going to play classical music by Ludwig van Beethoven to ...