A Star-Studded Classical Kick-Off to the World Cup

A World Premiere Operetta at Lamplighters

The world premiere of the operetta "By Georges!" about the life of Chevalier de Saint-Georges, commissioned by Lamplighters Music Theatre, debuts in San Francisco.

Proust in Love: A Classical Connection Heads to Auction

Newly revealed letters suggest a romantic relationship between 20th-century author Marcel Proust and composer Reynaldo Hahn. The letters are up for auction at Sotheby's Paris.

A Musical Accompaniment to the Totality

The Exploratorium in San Francisco will present a unique musical performance, "233rd day, before and after Totality", during the eclipse. The piece, by Wayne Grim, uses data from the eclipse to create sound.

Mister Rogers: A Friendly Neighbor to Classical Musicians

The US Postal Service is releasing a Forever Stamp featuring Mister Rogers, 50 years after his first appearance. The article also revisits his contributions to classical music on his show.

The End of an Era: A Farewell to Tower Records’ Russ Solomon

This article reminisces about the iconic Tower Records chain, its founder Russ Solomon, and its impact on music retail. It also explores the reasons behind its downfall and its survival in Japan.

The London Symphony Brings New-Fangled Tech to the Concert Hall

Visual artist Tobias Gremmler uses motion capture technology to animate a sequence from Disney's Fantasia, led by Sir Simon Rattle and the London Symphony.