The goal: reinvent the ways that both composer and listener approach the modern classical orchestra. Friar’s work focused on introducing new instruments into the centuries-old ensemble—in this case, ...

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In the heart of Kinshasa, the frenzied capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo, classical music has found an unlikely band of heroes. Past the noisy, gritty markets and the cacophony of the city’s ...

A majority of the public has some understanding of what it takes for an athlete to make it to the big leagues. But what about a classical musician? The Henderson Symphony Orchestra will put a ...

This relatively new musical tradition of turntablism has a fascinating and rich history which is only about 40 years old. To my mind it’s one of the most unique and interesting instruments to emerge ...