Classical Music: 2005 and Beyond
The classical music world had its share of high and low notes in 2005. The new year promises grand celebrations of Mozart's 250th birthday. What more is on the horizon? New Yorker music critic Alex Ross offers his insights.
Explore NPR coverage of many of the personalities and events Ross mentions:
More Than 'Mostly' Mozart
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's 250th birthday will be celebrated — and then some — in 2006. hide caption
'Nice' in 2005
Nico Muhly's 'Elements of Style' project earned much attention. Jeri Coppola hide caption
'Naughty' in 2005
Blair Tindall rocked the classical music world in 2005 with a revealing book. David Howells hide caption
Conductors in the News
Marin Alsop's appointment as conductor of the Baltimore Symphony drew initial objections from many of the musicians she now leads. hide caption
Composers in the News
John Adams (left) turned out one opera in 2005 and has another coming in the new year. hide caption
Lincoln Center will host a festival in 2006 featuring the works of composer Osvaldo Golijov (right). Caroline Irby hide caption
Coming Attraction
The Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall at Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Orange County, Calif., is scheduled to open in fall 2006. It's the home of the Pacific Symphony. hide caption
Creators at Carnegie
The NPR series has featured some of the year's talked-about musicians: