The term is applied to radically different compositions across more than 1,000 years of history. We need a better definition.

There’s a reason this capital city has inspired composers, artists, and royalty for centuries. Vienna is a city that’s ...

Spring can be the slow time in classical music, that part of the year when the major orchestras and opera companies are winding down — and just before the big, outdoor summer season starts ...

Owen Hatherley explores the neglected history of European music in Britain In fact, much of the British classical music establishment is an émigré product – in terms of its institutions and festivals, ...

John Banther takes classical music fans behind the scenes with interviews, deep dives, and analysis. Episodes released bi-weekly on Tuesdays. Produced by WETA Classical in Washington, D.C. April ...