Classical archive

January 8, 2013 – A new recording of Beethoven's violin sonatas keeps the spotlight on the music, not the soloist.

January 7, 2013 – How the worldwide smash TV series reminded one viewer of a piece of classical music by Ravel.

January 4, 2013 – The burning question of the week: Is classical music visible enough for a mainstream audience?

January 4, 2013 – Fridays are funnier with a classical cartoon at noon, from Deceptive Cadence.

January 3, 2013 – January is a slow month for new albums. Still, we offer an exclusive sampler of unreleased treats.

January 1, 2013 – Contentious negotiations and financial woes have plagued many American orchestras this year. MPR

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December 31, 2012 – Hear and see the artistry of fine classical musicians who passed away in 2012.

December 28, 2012 – Classical fraud on the small screen, maybe the best classical app ever and much more.

December 28, 2012 – Fridays are funnier with a classical cartoon at noon, from Deceptive Cadence.

December 25, 2012 – Few people remember E.T.A. Hoffmann, but many are aware of his famous creation: The Nutcracker.

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December 25, 2012 – The flow of classical Christmas albums has slowed, triggering a longing for past recordings.

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December 22, 2012 – The conductor of the Sao Paulo Symphony is inspired by Brazil's commitment to classical music.

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December 21, 2012 – Fridays are funnier with a classical cartoon at noon, from Deceptive Cadence.

December 21, 2012 – Revealing interviews, peacocks who talk, and support — moral and financial — for two orchestras.

December 19, 2012 – An upcoming documentary highlights one extraordinary orchestra in Paraguay; watch the trailer.