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Damien Escobar Explodes Genre Conventions With His Crossover Violin

Damien Escobar, a classically trained violinist with the pedigree of a pop star, is changing the way classical music fans think about the beloved instrument. The musician defies standard genre constrictions with a unique crossover musical style all his own.

By Philip Trapp

Salman Rushdie's 'Shalimar the Clown' Premieres This Month at St. Louis Opera

A new opera based on the novel by British Indian writer Salman Rushdie, 'Shalimar the Clown,' will receive its world premiere this month at the Opera Theatre of St. Louis. Rushdie is best known for his controversial 1988 book, 'The Satanic Verses.'
By Philip Trapp
Met Opera Names Yannick Nézet-Séguin as James Levine's Successor

The Metropolitan Opera announced today that longtime music director James Levine’s successor will be Philadelphia Orchestra conductor Yannick Nézet-Séguin. Nézet-Séguin will not officially take up the post until the 2020-2021 season.
By Philip Trapp

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Damien Escobar Explodes Genre Conventions With His Crossover Violin

Salman Rushdie's 'Shalimar the Clown' Premieres This Month at St. Louis Opera

Met Opera Names Yannick Nézet-Séguin as James Levine's Successor

Is Classical Music Dying? Pianist Charlie Albright Ponders the Thought

New Book 'Sounds and Sweet Airs' Details Female Composers Consigned to Oblivion

San Francisco Burger King Latest to Enforce Round-the-Clock Classical Audio

Can Classical Music Cue a Vinyl Revival? Digital Quality a Concern Amid Devotees

Mark Campbell's 'The Shining' Delivers Spine-Chilling Horror at Minnesota Opera

Met Opera Replaces Anna Netrebko with Sondra Radvanovsky as Bellini's 'Norma'

Sony Classical Celebrates 125th Anniversary of Carnegie Hall with Release of New Box Set

Google Exhibits a Classically Scored 360-Degree Tour of Sydney Opera House

'Bless Me, Ultima,' Rudolfo Anaya's Controversial Novel, to Become Opera

Sofia Coppola Tries Her Opera Hand at Giuseppe Verdi's 'La Traviata'

Brian Asawa, Acclaimed Japanese-American Opera Singer, Dies at Age 49

Metropolitan Opera's James Levine Forced to Retire After Season for Medical Reasons

Alan Gilbert and the New York Philharmonic Boast World Premiere Alongside Brahms

EXCLUSIVE: Rolando Sanz Talks Kristin Chenoweth Concept Opera, Harvey Milk & Anne Hutchinson

San Antonio Symphony Orchestra Agrees to 10% Budget Cut in Three-Week Hiatus