This is probably the most obvious example of The Beatles being inspired by classical music on this list. This 1966 song from Revolver has a very classical feel, and it was directly inspired by Antonio ...

Julian Bream’s 1957 rendition of Weiss’ Tombeau Sur la Mort left a lifelong impression on me. As a ten-year-old, it ignited a passion for music and inspired me to pick up the guitar. In my formative ...

What if we try all kinds of things to reach all kinds of audiences with classical music without having to criticize the ways in which others are trying to do the same thing?

Classical music and jazz. They’re like jealous siblings who deep down love each other, but just can’t stop rowing in public.

Few art forms on earth are more indebted to class privilege than Western classical music. For most of its history, it has relied on monarchs, aristocrats, and wealthy patrons even to exist. We have ...

There’s a new vitality in the classical music scene—and it would simply not exist without the creativity and support of queer people. A ChamberQUEER performance at Branded Saloon in Brooklyn. Picture ...

An elegant streaming service for a more civilized age. Image: Public domain/D. Griffin Jones/Cult of Mac Apple Music Classical is a new app for iPhone specifically designed as a great experience for ...