Boulder banjo player Jake Schepps looked to unusual sources for his bluegrass quintet's latest disc. After recording arrangements of composer Bela Bartok’s music in 2011, he went in another direction ...

The 42-year-old, modern classical composer Joseph C. Phillips Jr. is a self-described “late-bloomer.” Now one of the brightest new lights on the modern classical scene, he studied music at the ...

Petrichor Records invites musicians of all ages from around the world to participate in the 5th Petrichor International Music ...

Whether you have a favorite seat at the symphony or you aren’t quite sure of the difference between a violin and a viola, the sound of contemporary classical music can elicit feelings of discomfort.

This fall’s classical music calendar teems with 21st century music inspired by today’s political and spiritual concerts, written by composers from far beyond the usual Central European haunts — ...

Enter Your Email to Unlock This Article Plus, get the best of BroadwayWorld delivered to your inbox, and unlimited access to our editorial content across the globe. Modern composer Nico Cartosio has ...

Everyday, contemporary composers are making their mark on the sonic palette of classical music. Throughout history, there have been incredible examples of music, artforms, and creative cultures forged ...

For some, summer music means jam bands and nostalgia acts. Connecticut Summerfest provides a true alternative with free indoor concerts of contemporary classical music with guest acts from other parts ...

Last month at Royal Albert Hall, a capacity audience of 6,000 cheered and applauded wildly at the European premiere of Scottish composer James MacMillan's stirring Third Symphony. A few days later, ...