A portrait of Beethoven by Joseph Willibrord Mähler, a friend of the composer, painted during 1804-1805. Composer Ludwig van Beethoven was born in 1770, and so it's little surprise that 250 years ...

A primer on medieval chants, minimalist opera and everything in between.

In the hugely popular pre-school animation, composer Joff Bush references and rearranges classical tunes in all the right places – and never plays it for cheap laughs. Plus, the Wigmore Hall sees the ...

During a senior year English lit seminar when I was in college, the conversation drifted toward the Romantics—and for some reason touched on German composer Ludwig van Beethoven. One of my fellow ...

Last summer, the meme “Beethoven was Black” was trending online, a trope that drew the iconic composer into a 21st century discussion about race and social justice. But there is another curious ...

Experience the international impact of the Philadelphia Orchestra’s historic 1973 trip to China, offering a story of cultural reversals and a glimpse into the worldwide future of classical music.

Performances in N.Y.C. Advertisement Supported by Critic’s Notebook Brahms, Wagner, even Sondheim: All have followed the great master in building their works from small bits of music. By Anthony ...