The renowned Italian violinist and conductor Fabio Biondo is celebrated for his profound contributions to Baroque and early music. He has captivated listeners around the world, and his passion for historical performance practices and period instruments soon established him as

When audiences are transported by a concert, they imagine that a kind of magic happens onstage attributed to the conductor. Sometimes that is true. But many other attendees wonder: what does a conductor actually do? We’re in luck. Several conductors

One of the most dynamic and influential conductors of her generation, Susanna Mälkki has decisively reshaped the landscape of classical music. Initially trained as a cellist, Mälkki has since earned a reputation as a formidable interpreter of the classical repertory

With the dramatic title of Le violon de la mort (The Violin of Death), Austrian composer Grete von Zieritz (1899–2001) shows us in the subtitle, Dances macabres, that it’s part of the long line of music written for the dead.

Scottish pianist Steven Osborne is celebrated for his exceptional artistry, versatility, and profound interpretations. His career gained significant momentum after winning the Clara Haskil International Piano Competition in 1991 and the Naumburg International Piano Competition in 1997. Osborne is known

One of the major difficulties of studying the Holocaust is understanding its sheer scale. The human brain isn’t built to process what the murder of millions of people really means. However, by zeroing in and looking at individual stories, we

In the first part of this article, we surveyed the rather sensational veneer of the story of Henryk Górecki’s Symphony of Sorrowful Songs – the surreal happenings, the seemingly chance developments, and the absurdity of a reticent Polish composer outselling

The piano music of Robert Schumann isn’t just challenging for the hands, it is a real workout for the mind and heart as well. Technical challenges aside, Schumann’s music is full of nuanced emotional expressions, often requiring the pianist to