This is probably the most obvious example of The Beatles being inspired by classical music on this list. This 1966 song from Revolver has a very classical feel, and it was directly inspired by Antonio ...

Few art forms on earth are more indebted to class privilege than Western classical music. For most of its history, it has relied on monarchs, aristocrats, and wealthy patrons even to exist. We have ...

Classical music can feel daunting to dig into if you haven't had a lot of exposure to the genre or didn’t grow up playing an instrument. With so many terms, styles, composers and performers, it can be ...

The way a piece of music attaches itself to our lives feels like the closest we will come to experiencing actual magic. Songs ...

Since the appearance of jazz in the early 20th century, jazz and classical have mostly lived on opposite sides of town, separated by tracks that most listeners won’t cross. This has long remained the ...

When I spoke last week with Spartanburg Philharmonic Orchestra general manager and composer in residence Peter Kay for a story previewing Friday’s SPO Espresso series concert at the Chapman Cultural ...

In an age where digital technology melds seamlessly with art, the world's premier opera houses, ballet companies, and classical orchestras are now just a click away. Whether you're a seasoned ...

Multi-CD surveys devoted to Herbert von Karajan, Pierre Boulez and Steve Reich are among the year’s finest classical-music offerings.

Two controversies broke out this week regarding accusations of anti-Black racism in classical music. One involved two high-profile international soloists, pianist Yuja Wang and violinist Leonidas ...

A battle is being waged at the Westlake/MacArthur Park Metro station near downtown Los Angeles. The weapon of choice? Loud classical music. The classical music — along with floodlights at either end ...

Here are some of the top moments of 2025 in the Seattle area's arts, culture, outdoors and food scenes. It’s been a year of major shake-ups for Seattle’s art scene, the biggest of which came from ...