Víkingur Olafsson: ‘People talk about classical music as being old. I think of it as being young’

For his latest album, the pianist radically recontextualises Beethoven’s Opus 109 to dazzling, mind-expanding effect. Here, ...
Capital Public Radio

Ear To Ear: A Brief History of Humanity and Adversity Immortalized in Classical Music

It’s still too soon to say if new music will arise from the COVID-19 crisis. But humans have used music throughout history to define their generations and chronicle the monumental happenings of their ...
Colorado Public Radio

Celebrate Women’s History Month With CPR Classical

All month long we're taking an in-depth look at the female musicians who help create the rich history (and future) of classical music. Tune in throughout March for special Women's History Month ...
The Arts Desk

Black Classical Music: The Forgotten History, BBC Four review - sounds to treasure

So it was singularly bad luck that Black Classical Music: The Forgotten History hit the TV screens the day after a very different film, John Bridcut's profile of Bernard Haitink which virtually ...
Boston Review

Classical Music and the Color Line

Like U.S. history, classical music has become a new front in the culture wars as musicians and music institutions grapple with the legacies of racism. With most performing arts organizations shuttered ...
Colorado Public Radio

Colorado’s classical musicians celebrate Black History Month

Black History Month on CPR Classical recognizes the legacy of African American composers and the contributions of today’s Black artists and creatives. Check out these events taking place in February ...
Iowa Public Radio

Classical Music 101

Classical music can feel daunting to dig into if you haven't had a lot of exposure to the genre or didn’t grow up playing an instrument. With so many terms, styles, composers and performers, it can be ...