His dislike for pigeonholing present or historical composers other than Western Europeans or Northern Americans as ‘composers of the national schools/styles’ and placing them somewhere on the ...

Classical music has always been global. A century ago America was the land of opportunity: Dvorak went there to run a New York conservatoire; celebrated virtuosi like violinist Fritz Kreisler and ...

Experience an enchanting evening of musical brilliance as Western classical meets Hindustani classical in a unique rendition of Rabindrasangeet. This one-of-a-kind concert will feature the harmonious ...

Minimalist music - AQA Minimalist music is a form of Western art music that developed during the 1960s and 1970s. Minimalist composers took the music back to its basics of pitch and rhythm.

French consul general and music conductor Didier Talpain and pianist Alessandro Commellato were joined by Kolkata Sinfonietta ...

According to a Chinese study, classical music may even particularly act as an antidepressant for the brain. Western classical music can act as an antidepressant, synchronizing neuronal oscillations.

Archie Glover’s beginner’s guide offers a clear and approachable entry point into the often overwhelming world of classical music ...

The double bass is a standard member of the orchestra's string section, as well as the concert band, and is featured in concertos, solo and chamber music in Western classical music. The bass is used ...