The viola is the odd instrument out in an orchestra’s string section. It is not the diva violin, it is not the moody cello, and it is not the burly double bass. Musicians love to make fun of ...

The Hawaiʻi Symphony Orchestra will present Terry Riley’s minimalist classic ‘In C’ on Saturday, with two performances only ...

Through their Young Composers Project, the Tucson Symphony Orchestra gives elementary through high school students a chance to learn about music theory and create new works for smaller ensembles or ...

The international event dedicated to new music worldwide, the International ISCM World New Music Days – “The Endless Column,” ...

Is there ever a justification needed to perform Beethoven’s 9th, one of the most beloved and widely known pieces of music ...

The viola player Brett Dean took a risk that paid off when he left the orchestra to become a full-time composer.

The concert coming to Packard Music Hall will feature pop music classics, symphonic flair and some of the region’s best ...

Americana, folk and bluegrass duo True North has been invited to share the stage with the Salem Pops Orchestra.

Which works do orchestral players love to play? Or dread? We asked some of Europe’s finest ensembles for musicians favourite ...

In celebrating the occasion, Widmann paired three of his own works, including a U.S. premiere, with Felix Mendelssohn’s ...

Revisit 15 classic songs from 1976 that still sound fresh, powerful, and worth playing loud 50 years later. You will not be ...

Orlando Ballet’s “The Great Gatsby” will feature a live orchestra playing the original custom score by Carl Davis.