The best of classical music in 2023. The most engrossing shows ran the gamut, from a flock of ‘Madama Butterflies’ and the Washington National Opera premiere of ‘Blue’ to Rene Orth’s ...

The new classical top 100 follows the company's best 100 albums in pop and rock. That list, though, was a one-off selection chosen by experts instead of being data-driven. William Gallagher ...

Best Classical Music Performances of 2023. ... but the tenderly funny “Elisir” is one of my favorite pieces, and in January, it showed off the best of the Metropolitan Opera.

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.

As usual, my retrospective list of the “best” classical and opera offerings of the year has a lot more to do with lasting impressions than definitive rankings. This was a year of big tours and ...

The hills, I’m told, are alive with the sound of music. But based on my research, so are the lawns, the woods and even a few concert halls. Summer is a fine time to dig into light fare with your ...

Though I’m no longer a rabid fan of The 1812 Overture by Pyotr Tchaikovsky, it cannot be denied. It is the greatest middle-distance piece of classical music ever performed. It is a bit long so ...

Certain pieces of classical music have legions of fans far beyond the concert hall. Richard Wagner’s “Ride of the Valkyries” has been in many movies, from “Apocalypse Now” to “The ...

Part 1 of Bach's "Kyrie of the Mass in B minor" is a piece for orchestra, solo singer, and choir. The result is a moody, moving, and involving piece of classical music that can really put a pair ...

Whenever I test headphones, I use a range of different genres to check out the audio quality. One of the most demanding genres is classical music. These are the 5 tracks I use every time.