Classical Music
The violinist Hilary Hahn has released the premiere recording of two serenades by Einojuhani Rautavaara, who died in 2016. Source
Rufus Wainwright, Josh Groban, Andrea Bocelli and others choose opera’s most passionate, golden voices. Source
The life and work of Thomas Wiggins, who toured as “Blind Tom,” has been given more attention in recent years. Source
Recordings by the pianist Lara Downes, the Catalyst Quartet and the baritone Will Liverman aim to correct the canon. Source
Manfred Honeck, a leading Beethoven conductor, guides us through the beginning of the end of the mighty Ninth Symphony. Source
A new box set showcases Julius Hemphill’s work as a composer, saxophonist and flutist on the boundary between jazz and classical styles. Source
A 35-disc set of Peter Serkin’s remarkable recordings rekindles our critic’s memories of their intersecting careers. Source
Listen as our writers and some of our favorite artists share music of intimacy, intensity and joy. Source
The work now being taken up by large institutions has long been the purpose of many smaller ones. We spoke with seven of them. Source
The conductor and keyboardist Karl Richter’s legacy can be explored anew with a 100-disc box set. Source
