With plenty of humor, the octogenarian talks about her far-reaching career — including why she fled the modernist school of composers — and some mysterious visitations from her dead heroes.

In their new book On Minimalism, musicologists William Robin and Kerry O'Brien capture the lesser-known stories of the musical movement and its development, era by era.

Livestreaming was a lifeline when the live music scene shut down. And for some musicians, who appreciate the income and community, there's no reason to stop.

The Icelandic composer talks about the creative forces behind her distinctive music, her presence in the movie Tár and the "dome of energy" that fuels her country's artistic productivity.

After a couple-year break due to the pandemic, the Northampton Jazz Workshop's Tuesday night session reopened last spring at The Drake.

A new collection of recordings finally freed from the vaults offers a chance to hear one of opera's greatest artists sing Wagner, Strauss, Berlioz and more.

The music that haunts the Oscar-nominated film is a calling card for conductor Rafael Payare.

On her new album, Dark with Excessive Bright, the vibrant, young composer coaxes unusual sounds from a symphony orchestra.

Watch Lara Downes' conversation with the composer-in-residence of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra about balancing her roots, her craft and the shifting field of classical music.

The owner of several well known Northampton, Massachusetts, entertainment venues has until June 1st, 2023, to show that two of his many establishments are open for business, or potentially lose coveted liquor licenses.