The great composers are not particularly famous for their faithfulness. Many had extramarital affairs. The stories of those relationships provide intriguing glimpses into their complicated personal lives. Today, we’re looking at the relationships between five composers and their mistresses: how

In 2022, Yunchan Lim stunned the classical music world when, at the age of eighteen, he became the youngest winner in the history of the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition. Since then, the South Korean pianist has signed with the

Edvard Grieg, Norway’s most celebrated composer, has long captivated listeners with his evocative melodies, vivid harmonies, and deep connection to the rugged beauty of his homeland. His music carries an unmistakable Nordic spirit that blends romantic lyricism with folk-inspired vitality.

For classical music lovers, there’s often something deeply moving about seeing instruments once played by the musicians and composers of the past. Whether it’s a violin crafted by Stradivari, a clavichord from the Baroque era, or a grand piano once

In his recently released album Nambé, Dutch composer Peter Lieuwen looks at the world around him and uses the sights and sounds of nature for inspiration. His music brings in elements of jazz, rock, and world music. A commission by

In his 6th book of madrigals of 1614, Claudio Monteverdi was showing that he’d finally arrived. The title page proudly indicates his new position in Venice: ‘by Claudio Monteverdi, Maestro di Cappella of the Most Serene Signoria of Venice in

Who was the first woman conductor? There are several candidates, but one of the best-known early ones was a woman from present-day Slovakia named Josephine Amann-Weinlich. Over the course of her brief career, she founded multiple women’s orchestras, toured the

Music lovers aren’t very familiar with her name, but Countess Anna Maria Erdődy was one of the most devoted and influential patrons in Ludwig van Beethoven’s life. Today, we’re looking at the countess’s early (doomed) marriage, the health troubles that