I’ve always loved music that tells a story, because it captures the human experience in all its raw beauty and complexity. Music can paint vivid pictures with melody and rhythm, with each note a thread in the tapestry of a

Canadian soprano and conductor Barbara Hannigan is known for her profound commitment to contemporary music. Born in Waverly, Nova Scotia, on 8 May 1971, Hannigan has carved a unique path in the classical music world, seamlessly blending her extraordinary vocal

In an article for KQED, Jonathan Curiel coins the term “musical repeatism” to describe the phenomenon of wanting to listen to a piece of music over and over and over. In Spotify’s 2022 edition of Wrapped – the data-driven and

The phrase “Do not mistake activity for progress” serves as a powerful reminder that being busy is not the same as being effective. Nowhere is this more relevant than in the life of a musician, where countless hours are spent

The art of interpretation is unique to Western classical music. An entire tradition has developed from this, and has prolonged the music of past composers for centuries, with novelty being brought performer after performer and interpretation after interpretation. Interpretation is

It was May 7, 1824, and Vienna’s Kärntnertor Theater was about to witness history—or possibly a musical trainwreck. Beethoven, profoundly deaf, took the stage for the premiere of his Symphony No. 9 in D minor. The night would turn out

If you love classical music, there is a classical music stream out there for you! Today, we’re looking at six options: five that originated as radio stations (although some have evolved far beyond basic over-the-air broadcasting) and one that began

Throughout history, music has been both a reflection of and a response to societal and political climates. Under authoritarian regimes, art—particularly music—has often been a target for censorship. Whether deemed politically subversive, ideologically incorrect, or culturally inappropriate, certain works were