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 ...

But, counterintuitive though it might seem, I don’t think sound is always a helpful way to understand genre. I’m a composer and conductor in the field that’s broadly known as Western classical music, ...

A primer on medieval chants, minimalist opera and everything in between. By Mitchell Kuga The origins of what we think of as Western classical music date back to the 10th century, with the development ...

The importance of classical music, historically and culturally, cannot be overstated. The various periods in classical music reflect political, social and artistic movements from a given point in time ...

When you hear the term “classical music,” do you think of an inoffensive, easy-listening radio background or visceral passions resonating with your soul? Do you associate practicing the piano with ...