New research suggests traditionally complex Western genres like jazz and classical music have become more simplified in ...

These shows demystify a genre unfairly perceived as archaic and stuffy with expert analysis, musical selections and pure fun.

A primer on medieval chants, minimalist opera and everything in between.

Roll over Beethoven and tell Tchaikovsky the news: Los Angeles will soon be sharing its venerable classical music radio station KUSC with San Francisco. Starting this summer, KUSC and the Bay Area’s ...

Gunther Schuller leads the NEC Jazz Orchestra in rehearsal in Jordan Hall, 1990. Schuller coined the term "Third Stream" when referring to the genre that blends classical and jazz. From jazz to ...

Estevan Olmos was walking through campus minutes before the premiere of one of his pieces when he checked Facebook Messenger.

Live classical music performances are being offered to students in Amsterdam as a way of helping them study. The organizers ...

In 1994, President Bill Clinton issued a proclamation declaring September as the month to celebrate the beauty of classical music. It stated, in part, “Classical music is a celebration of artistic ...

Metallica paid tribute to the late classical conductor and composer Michael Tilson Thomas, who conducted the 'S&M2' concerts.

From 8-bit adaptations to full orchestral scores, classical music has become a cornerstone of video game soundtracks. Modern composers and arrangers are bringing these timeless works to life in fresh ...

If you’re an Apple Music Classical user, there are some exciting updates to share. In the latest app update (version 2.2), three notable improvements have been made to help you discover the music you ...