ClassicalStephen Sondheim, the Broadway legend, has died at 91November 26, 2021The celebrated composer-songwriter died on Friday. He had won several Tonys and Grammys, as well as an Oscar and Pulitzer, for musicals including West Side Story and Company.
ClassicalIn 'Eurydice,' Matthew Aucoin and Sarah Ruhl recast opera's foundational mythNovember 23, 2021Composer, conductor and MacArthur "genius" Mathew Aucoin just debuted his opera, 'Eurydice,' at the Met. The new work reinterprets an ancient, archetypal myth from the perspective of its namesake.
Interview: Colour of Music festival highlights Black classical musicians and composersNovember 11, 2021 | Vicki GonzalezThe music festival is in Sacramento through Nov. 13, bringing together classically trained Black musicians to perform songs from composers of African descent. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
ClassicalArtist Spotlight: Isata Kanneh-MasonNovember 6, 2021 | Jennifer ReasonThe eldest sibling of Britain’s first family of music makes a splash with her recent album, “Summertime.” Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
