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Classical Music

Heather Cox Richardson Enters the History of ‘Lincoln Portrait’

Cox Richardson, the historian behind the newsletter Letters From an American, discusses preparing for the narrator role in Aaron Copland’s piece.

In Just a Few Minutes, This Music Will Change Your Day

Calm and graceful, this cello piece by Bach slowly dances through hopefulness, longing and introspection.
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Only 5 Fingers Playing Piano, but the Sound of So Many Hands

Nicholas McCarthy overcame rejection to make a professional career playing the surprisingly vast repertoire for left-hand piano.

The Classical Music Our Critics Can’t Stop Thinking About

Watch and listen to recent highlights, including “The Comet/Poppea,” a Dave Malloy song cycle and a soprano’s surprise turn at the Metropolitan Opera.

The Hunt for a 316-Year-Old Stradivarius Stolen in the Fog of War

The violin by the famed Italian luthier was plundered at the end of World War II and presumed lost or destroyed. Now experts say they believe it has resurfaced.

Lawrence Power Wants You to Pay Attention to the Viola

Lawrence Power’s instrument has been overlooked throughout its history. He has made a career of changing that.

5 Highlights From the Pianist Alfred Brendel’s Sprawling Career

Brendel, who died on Tuesday at 94, concentrated on a small number of canonical composers, mainly Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven and Schubert.

The Best Classical Music of 2025, So Far

Our critics picked nine performances that included star turns, new opera productions and the unveiling of a concert hall at the Frick Collection.