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Metropolitan Opera's James Levine Could Conduct for More Seasons With Adjusted Medications

Old age and the onset of a degenerative illness haven't slowed down long-time Metropolitan Opera conductor James Levine, whose battle with Parkinson's Disease may have forced him into retirement. Per the prognosis of Levine's neurologist, his symptoms could be alleviated with a simple change in dosage of his medication.
By Ian Holubiak

  • Watch 10-Year-Old Lang Perform for French TV at Beijing Music Conservatory

    A video has recently surfaced of Lang Lang, the world-renowned classical Chinese pianist, giving a performance at the tender age of 10. In it, a young Lang can be seen playing with ultimate precision at his then music conservatory, the Beijing Music School, beside a berating proctor, arguably his father.
    By Ian Holubiak

  • Hélène Grimaud's New CD 'Water' (Deutsche Grammophon) is Her Beautiful, Dark, Twisted Fantasy

    In her liner notes for her new Deutsche Grammophon record Water, French-born classical pianist Helene Grimaud notes, "The theme of this album is water: as a source of life and inspiration." Ms. Grimaud goes on to discuss her uniquely holistic project--a meditation of the contrasting incarnations of water. There is a lot to ponder and consider, yes, based largely on Grimaud's stated intentions and what the sound, itself, is saying. Water is a fascinating intellectual journey. And no, it's not a CD you will ever put on just for background noise.
    By Thomas Swan