Everyday, contemporary composers are making their mark on the sonic palette of classical music. Throughout history, there have been incredible examples of music, artforms, and creative cultures forged ...

Whether you have a favorite seat at the symphony or you aren’t quite sure of the difference between a violin and a viola, the sound of contemporary classical music can elicit feelings of discomfort.

A rather nice guy recently told me he listens to 3OH!3 when he studies for exams. Shortly afterward, that same guy tried to smash a bottle of Miller High Life on his head. This taught me two lessons: ...

This fall’s classical music calendar teems with 21st century music inspired by today’s political and spiritual concerts, written by composers from far beyond the usual Central European haunts — ...

Ever get lost in the sound of birdsong or the gentle whistle of the wind as it moves through leaves? Do you enjoy the tranquil escape of meditation? What about the transportive effects of the finest ...

It is time once again to give thanks to and for the rich, vital community of musicians and composers in Atlanta who are making post-classical or new classical or whatever label one chooses to identify ...

Music history has a funny way of remembering the loud voices while quietly shelving the revolutionary ones. We celebrate Beethoven, Mozart, and Bach without question. Yet ask most people to name a ...

I share many of Barton Swaim’s views on modern classical music, but he is wrong to lump Igor Stravinsky’s “Rite of Spring” in with music he says no one wants (“Songs Without Listeners,” Bookshelf, ...

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