The authors of Interlude have frequently written about Antonín Dvořák’s Cello Concerto in B minor, with good reason. While the score presents a formidable challenge for both the virtuoso soloist and the finest conductor, its power lies not in dazzling

Clara Schumann was a giant of the Romantic Era. Not only was she a major inspiration to her husband, composer Robert Schumann, but she was also one of the greatest pianists of her generation. For the first few decades of

Ever since winning the 2015 International Chopin Piano Competition, pianist Seong-Jin Cho has captivated audiences with his poetic touch, razor-sharp technique, and quiet, yet convincing, charisma. He’s especially popular on YouTube, where his performances garner millions and millions of views.

Over the past decade, it has become more and more common to see women conducting orchestras. Many people believe that women only started conducting in the twentieth century, but that belief would be mistaken. As of 2025, we’re still waiting

Franz Schubert is renowned for his melodic genius, emotional depth, and his ability to capture the human experience in music. His works, ranging from intimate lieder to expansive symphonies, have left an enduring mark on classical music. For those drawn

Most classical music lovers know about Glenn Gould and his legendary recordings of Bach’s Goldberg Variations. But do you know about Rosalyn Tureck, the incredible keyboard player who inspired him? Over the course of her very long career, Rosalyn Tureck

Pyotr Tchaikovsky is one of the most beloved composers of the Romantic Era. One reason Tchaikovsky’s music has endured is that he had a devoted younger brother named Modest, who spent years of his life tending to his brother’s legacy.

Konstancja Gładkowska, a talented Polish soprano, was a major figure in the life of Frédéric Chopin. Without even knowing it, Gładkowska became Chopin’s muse when he was in his late teens and early twenties. Their relationship may never have been