Amid Ukraine War, Orchestras Rethink ‘1812 Overture,’ a July 4 Rite
Some ensembles have decided not to perform Tchaikovsky’s overture, written as commemoration of Russia’s defeat of Napoleon’s army.
5 Classical Music Albums You Can Listen to Right Now
Recordings of works by Julius Eastman and William Grant Still, as well as a new “La Traviata,” are among the highlights.
A Young Horn Player Could Become ‘a Real Legend’
At 21, Nathaniel Silberschlag landed a principal seat with the storied Cleveland Orchestra. Now tenured, he doesn’t ever want to leave.
In Cleveland, Schubert Outsings Even the Mighty ‘Otello’
After playing Schubert’s Ninth Symphony just before the pandemic lockdown, the Cleveland Orchestra shone in its return to the sprawling work.