If You Think Classical Music is Dead, You're Dead Wrong!
ANALYSIS | The Scariest Trend In Classical Music: It’s Not 2021. It’s 2031
A new hypothesis suggests the pandemic has accelerated trends affecting classical music by a decade.
Michael Vincent
CRITIC'S PICKS | Classical And Opera Streams You Absolutely Need To See This Week: April 12–18
Classical music and opera events streaming on the web for the week of April 12 – 18.
Joseph So
FEATURE | Was Beethoven Black?
Was Beethoven Black? The contention seems to come up in social media every few years, sparking debate and deeper questions about culture and race.
Anya Wassenberg
REPORT | Five Ways Classical Music Is Pivoting
How classical music groups are pivoting amid the pandemic, and the key trends driving them.
Michael Vincent
THE SCOOP | Gustavo Dudamel Will Become Music Director Of Paris Opera In August 2021
By Anya Wassenberg on April 16, 2021
The Paris Opera announced that Gustavo Dudamel will be taking on the role of music director. The appointment begins on August 1 of this year.
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THE SCOOP | Sistema Toronto Steps Up With Vaccine Support Initiative
By Michael Vincent on April 16, 2021
With COVID-19 on the rise in Toronto, it’s all hands on deck, including musicians.
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LEBRECHT LISTENS | Vaughan Williams: Let The Music Say It All
By Norman Lebrecht on April 16, 2021
The London Symphony Orchestra and its new chief conductor Antonio Pappano let the music say it all on this new recording of Vaughan Williams symphonies.
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THE SCOOP | 21C Music Festival Features World Premieres And More New Music In A Free Stream
By Anya Wassenberg on April 15, 2021
The Royal Conservatory of Music and Koerner Hall will be presenting this year's 21C Festival of New Music as a streaming concert broadcast on Thursday, April 22.
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THE SCOOP | Violinist Lara St. John Added to London Ontario’s Music Hall Of Fame
By Michael Vincent on April 15, 2021
Canadian violinist Lara St. John will be inducted to London, Ontario’s Forest City London Music Hall of Fame (FCLMA).
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THE SCOOP | Laurentian University Shuts Down Music School, Fires Staff
By Michael Vincent on April 13, 2021
Laurentian University in Sudbury, Ontario, has notified teaching staff and students across 58 undergraduate and 11 graduate programs that they will be terminated.
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THE SCOOP | Quincy Jones Qwest TV Goes All-In With Classical Music Streaming Service
By Michael Vincent on April 12, 2021
Multi Grammy winner Quincy Jones launches Qwest TV Classical to keep up with livestreaming demand.
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CRITIC'S PICKS | Classical And Opera Streams You Absolutely Need To See This Week: April 12–18
By Joseph So on April 12, 2021
Classical music and opera events streaming on the web for the week of April 12 – 18.
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REPORT | Study Says Music Taste Is Related To How Empathetic You Are
By Michael Vincent on April 9, 2021
What does your taste in music say about you? A lot, says a new study.
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LEBRECHT LISTENS | Where Has Hindemith Gone?
By Norman Lebrecht on April 9, 2021
It’s a bit of a mystery why Hindemith has vanished so completely, with chamber music so extremely well-made, intelligent, and civilized.
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