In our series Decoding the music masterpieces, music experts explain key works of classical music. Without question, the final movement of Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony contains one of the most famous ...

On May 27, 1824, Ludwig van Beethoven conducted the premiere of his Ninth Symphony, concluding with the glorious “Ode to Joy” in the last movement. His 10th Symphony was eagerly anticipated—but he ...

Performances in N.Y.C. Manfred Honeck, a leading Beethoven conductor, guides us through the beginning of the end of the mighty Ninth Symphony. Credit...Video by Ross Mantle For The New York Times ...

This performance, preceded by an illuminating, engaging and amusing 45-minute “musical and dramatic exploration”, was a reminder of quite how far Aurora has grown in confidence and stature, and has ...

I have been hooked on classical music for a month now. My favorite thing to do lately is to share my impressions with an AI ...

The Philharmonia Orchestra will present all nine Beethoven symphonies paired with contemporary works across nine concerts led ...

Join the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra this weekend for a thrilling performance of Beethoven and Mozart classics.

I attended my first morning concert by the San Diego Symphony on Friday, February 28. The concert started at 11 am, and I was happy to have the day free in order to attend. I’ve reached an age where a ...

Jonathon Heyward: For me, being able to find that link of relatability between new compositional works and our traditional warhorses of works is so crucial to my general mission of what I'm trying to, ...

Performances in N.Y.C. Advertisement Supported by Beethoven at 250 Louis Antoine Duport, the Nureyev of his day, also managed the theater where the great choral symphony had its premiere. By Patricia ...