Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky (Wikimedia Commons)
On this second episode devoted to Tchaikovsky, host David Dubal continues to chronicle the composer's tortured life beginning with the mysterious relationship with Tchaikovsky's wealthy patroness.
A scene from 'Nymphomaniac' by Lars von Trier (Zentropa)
From "Nymphomaniac" to "Eyes Wide Shut," filmmakers have often mined the classical canon for music to match their erotic subject matter. Here are our five best examples.
Alexander Kipnis as Gurnemanz in the Metropolitan Opera's 'Parsifal' (The Metropolitan Opera Archives)
Throwback Thursday (#tbt) is a weekly opportunity to remember musical legends from the past that ignite our passion for opera. This week we throw it back to Russian bass Alexander Kipnis.
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In observance of World Voice Day (April 16), blogger Fred Plotkin asks several physicians, writers and singers about maintaining vocal health during periods of travel or vocal use.
One of the most celebrated voices of our era meets one of the most distinctive voices of an earlier era. New York Times theater critic Charles Isherwood considers the play's strengths.
For her most recent album, "Compadrazgo," California-born composer-pianist Gabriela Lena Frank focuses on her Latin side, with references to her travels in South America. Stream the album all this week.
A choral singer collapsed and died at the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles on Monday, the first death of a musician at the venue since its 2003 opening.
This week's featured albums celebrate the Easter and Passover season. Two Bach releases are on tap (the St. Matthew Passion and the Easter Oratorio).
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