Thanksgiving is upon us. For many Americans, the holiday means lots of food, lots of football and lots of time with family (for better or for worse). To accompany all your Turkey Day activities, whatever they may be, we’ve put together a holiday-appropriate playlist to suit your needs: For early rising (and last-minute grocery shopping) […]

500 years ago today, Martin Luther posted 95 theses on the door of the Wittenberg Church in Germany, airing his grievances against the Roman Catholic Church and sparking the Protestant Reformation. Changes within the church also brought changes in religious music-making, and with Luther came the rise of the chorale. These Protestant hymns showcased some […]

It’s officially the spookiest time of year: the cobwebs are hung and the candy is ready… now for the music. Nashville has no shortage of Halloween-themed performances leading up to All Hallows’ Eve, and classical music fans can celebrate in macabre style with a ballet about a suspected murderess, a chamber opera from the perspective […]

Take one part violin (no, make that electric violin) concerto, one part narrative story about the life cycle of an insect, combine liberally with film projections … that’s essentially the recipe for “Love Song to the Sun.” The collaboration between Nashville violinist and composer Tracy Silverman and video artist Todd Winkler will have its regional […]

A program to foster young musicians with the potential to become professional classical players is entering a new phase. Four midstate middle schoolers were named as the second class of participants in the Nashville Symphony’s Accelerando initiative. Last year, the first group of six students began an intensive schedule of private lessons with members of […]

One of the most beloved classical music festivals in the world is midway through its eight-week run. The BBC Proms features nightly concerts at the Royal Albert Hall in London. From the beginning in 1895, the spirit of the festival has been clear: an informal atmosphere, affordable ticket prices and concert programming that was at […]

The notion of the traveling musician is nothing new. From the transient troubadors of the 13th century to modern touring artists, musicianship and travel have gone hand in hand for centuries.  With summer in full swing and families making pilgrimages to favorite beach spots and mountain retreats, spend some time with a few composers that […]

As dads across the country open homemade macaroni cards this Father’s Day, take a look at some of the fathers throughout classical history that influenced—for better or for worse—the musical lives of their children. Some are famous composers themselves, others are best remembered for fostering musical talent in their kids. All were probably equipped with […]