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Perhaps the largest effort to bring classical into the digital age, Google's upcoming music platform, dubbed 'Classical Live' aims to bring together audiences of all stripes. The idea is to provide listeners with exactly what the namesake denotes: exclusive live recordings of the world's most well-known orchestras. -
'Mozart in the Jungle' Author Blair Tindall Dishes on the Hit Amazon TV Series--Renewed for 2nd Season
'Mozart in the Jungle,' the hit TV series about love, ambition and jealousy backstage at the symphony, was recently renewed for a second season on Amazon Instant Video. I recently had the opportunity to talk with Tindall about her book, the series, and life after 'Mozart in the Jungle.' -
New York Philharmonic Announces Details of Its 50th Annual Concerts in the Parks Series
While the city retreats indoors, the New York Philharmonic announced Tuesday the details of its free NYC parks concerts for 2015, a slight reprieve for Manhattan's most undesirable lower-20s forecast. -
Charlie Chaplin's Work as Composer Played by New York Philharmonic alongside Classic Film 'Modern Times'
Charlie Chaplin is known as perhaps the greatest film star in the era of silent films. What he is not known for is his work as a composer. The New York Philharmonic played a tribute to the latter this weekend. -
Legendary Conductor Lorin Maazel, 84, Dies at Virginia Estate
Maestro Lorin Maazel has passed away from complications following pneumonia at his estate in Virginia, the Castleton Festival announced on Sunday. -
Musical Chairs: Principal Clarinetist Stephen Williamson Rejoins Chicago Symphony Orchestra After One Season with New York Philharmonic
The Chicago Symphony Orchestra announced on Friday that principal clarinetist Stephen Williamson has chosen to return to the CSO, after serving as principal clarinet of the New York Philharmonic for one season. -
Gergiev, Nelsons, Gilbert or Alsop...Who is the World’s Busiest Conductor?
Some interesting statistics, yes, from the U.K.-based music website Bachtrack. Every year, they compile the stats from the events they have listed, and the list for 2013 has Valery Gergiev as the world's busiest conductor. Andris Nelsons comes second. -
Just Like Babs Did: Late Marvin Hamlisch to be Fêted with Jack Everly and the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra
The late Marvin Hamlisch will be paid tribute this month by the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra (BSO) and Maestro Jack Everly in Maryland. Jack Everly will lead the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra on Thursday, January 23 at 8 p.m. at the Music Center at Strathmore, as well as.. -
Classicalite's New Year’s Eve Concert Guide: Austria, Germany, Czech Republic, Ireland, America
It is one of Vienna's proudest traditions, the New Year's concert with the Vienna Philharmonic, televised all over the world. And the question the Viennese and others all ask as the date nears is, which conductor will be honored by being given this most glittering of gigs this year? Well, as 2013 gives way to 2014, Daniel Barenboim will be leading the waltzes in that musical city. But there are other lovely new year's concerts as well, led by other distinguished maestri. Here's your guide to some of the best! -
Juilliard Hosts Free Farewell Concert for Violinist Glenn Dicterow, Outgoing Concertmaster of the New York Philharmonic
Juilliard, in collaboration with the New York Philharmonic, will present a free farewell chamber music recital in honor of violinist Glenn Dicterow, concertmaster of the New York Philharmonic, on January 19 in Alice Tully Hall. -
Gramophone-Winning Pianist Jan Lisiecki, 18, Releasing Sophomore Album on Deutsche Grammophon
Earlier this week, 18-year-old Canadian pianist Jan Lisiecki was named Young Artist of the Year during the Gramophone Classical Music Awards 2013 in London. This award comes on the heels of news that Lisiecki has made his second... -
Movie Scores with Live Orchestras Flood the Festivals and Halls of New York, Chicago, Indiana and Virginia
More and more U.S. orchestras are playing famous movie scores while the movie is shown above. But is this a positive or negative development in symphonic music?
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