Maurice Ravel said that a Concerto should not aim to be profound and dramatic but lighthearted and sparkling. It was with this idea that he composed his Piano Concerto in G-major that premiered in ...

Since its premiere in May 1824, Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 — especially its final “Ode to Joy” choral movement — has become recognized worldwide for its message of brotherhood and unity. The “Ode” has ...

On the All Things Considered Turntable, we catch up with our in-house music connoisseurs to hear what they’ve been listening to lately. This week, GBH News anchor and New England Music Hall of Famer ...

Come autumn, the forces of classical music programming emerge with full force in Santa Barbara after the traditional summer lull and simmer (with the exception of the summer festival from Music ...