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But Is It Art? Graphic Scores by John Cage, Cornelius Cardew and Others Are Worthy of the MoMA

Some contemporary composers prefer to use shapes, arrows and other visual symbols to indicate pitch, duration or volume in their music. Many of the graphic scores that result are quite beautiful and resemble works of modern art.
By Louise Burton

  • Benedictine Monks of Norcia Releasing Debut Album, 'Benedicta: Marian Chant,' from De Montfort and Decca/Universal Classics on June 2

    You, too, can discover the power, beauty and authenticity of The Monks of Norcia when De Montfort Music and Decca/Universal Classics release their major label debut recording, Benedicta: Marian Chant from Norcia, on June 2--featuring classic and never-heard-before chants alongside new compositions.
    By K. Young

  • Emanuele Cintura Torrente: Maestro of Thought

    Italian-born classical guitarist Emanuele Cintura Torrent is unique in his approach to art. For him, music has a reverential quality that extends beyond the notes--free from sharps, flats and meter. Yes, his approach looks past the music. To Maestro Torrente, music is thought. Classicalite recently sat down with Maestro Torrente to discuss both music and thought. His is a concept born of thought, itself. But this is a story that needs a beginning. And that beginning is as follows...
    By Thomas Swan