Our critic tracked one concert, from its first rehearsals to its first performance. Practice is only part of what makes this ensemble excellent.

The Philadelphia Orchestra and Music and Artistic Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin have unveiled the 2026–27 season—Nézet-Séguin ...

Annie Bergen: Live from the Naumburg Bandshell in Central Park, I'm Annie Bergen, host on WQXR. Pleased to welcome you to another Naumburg Orchestral Concert. Thrilled to see such a large crowd come ...

Welcome to the 2026 BBC Music Magazine Awards. The nominated recordings for the 2026 Orchestral Award are listed below. Water Music; Music for the Royal Fireworks (Water & Fire) Collegium 1704/Václav ...

During an especially rough patch in husband and wife Ben and Kristen Mench-Thurlow’s lives, the two were reminded of the cathartic powers of emo music. A longtime love for the genre, paired with Ben’s ...

Kevin Leahy, Atlanta Pops Orchestra’s executive director, said musicians from his ensemble are used to playing technically challenging compositions, sometimes 40 minutes or longer, or established ...