How about a little Elliott Carter as you sip your drink and nibble pretzels in a dimly-lit lounge? Don’t scoff. That’s the kind of ear-liberating musical experience you’d expect Matt Haimovitz to ...

When the pandemic hit last year, cellist Matt Haimovitz admits that at first he felt paralyzed after being on the road touring and performing for more than three decades. He started wondering: What's ...

Through the decades, classical cellists have studied the masters: Pablo Casals, Mstislav Rostropovich, Jacqueline du Pre. AC/DC doesn't quite make that list — but cellist Maya Beiser loves playing ...

Throughout the week Classic FM’s presenters bring you the best new recordings, including world exclusives and premiere broadcasts of latest releases. This week: Debussy & Rameau by Víkingur Ólafsson ...

Tommy Mesa will release his new album '17(67)' on February 13, 2026, showcasing a blend of classical and contemporary music ...

The accomplished artist has collaborated with some of music's biggest names, yet she's still fighting to have people think differently about classical music. NEW YORK (JTA) — There’s a small music ...

While modern life grows louder and faster, the cello sits patiently in the room, speaking softly until everyone ...

Space to play or pause, M to mute, left and right arrows to seek, up and down arrows for volume. Warm, rich and lyrical, the cello is the instrument whose sound we often think of as closest to the ...

This week I attended a very unusual show that showed once again how music transcends all boundaries: music as universal language. The two artists on stage at the Skirball Cultural Center—thanks to ...

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