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On a new album, the most accessible so far, the Grammy-winning group reaches out to an EDM wizard, a famous film score composer and Philip Glass.
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On the guitarist's first string quartet composition, she comes with a dramatic precision.
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With orchestras clamoring for her work, the rising artist feels a responsibility and opportunity to help reframe classical music and the institutions that present it.
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Gentle music from the bucolic English countryside pervades this tranquil Tiny Desk (home) concert by Roger Eno, with a special appearance by his two daughters.
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Classical guitarists can rock out, too. Hear a searing, joyful performance of Bach at its most shred-worthy and satisfying.
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On the largely wordless everything perfect is already here, the composer lets us experience the world through her ears with field recordings, strings and a little tenderness.
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A pianist widely admired by his fellow artists, Radu Lupu was known for his interpretations of Brahms, Schubert, Mozart and Beethoven, among others. Lupu retired from performing in 2019.
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Known for his sonic brashness and unyielding artistic vision, Birtwistle was awarded a British knighthood in 1988. He was one of the U.K.'s most prominent composers for decades.
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On her new album, the opera star suggests Mother Nature has a lot to teach us, if we'd only listen.
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The Land of Lincoln Chorus raises funds and creates memories every February with singing valentines. Carl Follin, a member of the chorus, spoke to Community Voices about the history of the organization and his favorite memories of singing love songs to unsuspecting recipients on Valentines Day.
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The UIS Music Department and the Illinois Symphony Orchestra are teaming up to provide new opportunities for both UIS music students as well as Illinois Symphony Youth Orchestras members. UIS Music Program Director Yona Stamatis, Illinois Symphony Orchestra Trevor Orthmann and Logan Campbell, the UIS Orchestra conductor and ISO youth orchestras conductor, visited Community Voices to discuss the collaboration, as well as the upcoming concert featuring both organizations on Oct. 17.
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Hear Christine Brewer, Grammy-winning, area soprano at free concert in Springfield October 1, 2021