At the 2026 Grammy Awards, the National Philharmonic, Adam Tendler and Shawn Okpebholo lead a field of strong contenders.

Some pianists don’t just hit notes; they make the music feel alive. This list collects the Best Classical Pianists, musicians who made people feel those notes when they played. Whether they played a ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. What doesn’t bode well—if you’ve ever heard a modern work in which a violin is stroked on the rim of a pasta pot (not that I have; ...

Classics by Bach, Mozart and Brahms and new works by Andy Akiho, Angélica Negrón and Tyshawn Sorey were among our favorite recordings this year. “Seven Pillars”; Sandbox Percussion (Aki Rhythm ...

Julia Wolfe’s UnEarth will be on at the Barbican in January - Barbican As the winter evenings draw in, music becomes a solace as well as a pleasure. So far this year we’ve enjoyed a Proms season for ...

They may not be performing any high-energy dance numbers or setting the red carpet ablaze, but the newly announced nominees of good ol’ Field 11 — i.e., the classical category — will be celebrated ...

It’s fair to say to say that such “Best-Of” lists are inherently daft if one clings too literally to the idea of “Best.” Still, I have been making “Best of the Year” lists for classical music since ...