June "Mama June" Shannon is remembering her late daughter Anna "Chickadee" Cardwell. "Okay guys, as y’all may or may not know, today is the second anniversary that Anna has not been with us—aka ...

Last week, I luckily stumbled upon two timeless classics – David Lean’s 1945 film ‘Brief Encounter’ and Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No.2, the source of the film’s background score. The film tells ...

WARSAW, Oct 21 (Reuters) - American pianist Eric Lu won the top prize at the prestigious International Chopin Piano Competition in Warsaw on Tuesday. The decision came after hours of deliberations by ...

It’s not hyperbole to say that Rachmaninoff is in Russian-American pianist Olga Kern‘s DNA. “I play Rachmaninoff all my life,” said the 50-year-old Kern, who will play the composer’s Piano Concerto No ...

The Summerville Orchestra is striking a powerful chord to begin its 22nd season, pairing community spirit with international artistry. On Sept. 26-27, the orchestra will present Rachmaninoff’s 2nd ...

Composers of film scores who aspire to the concert hall have it rough. Fans from the multiplex want tunes they can hum, while classical-music aficionados tend to regard composers who earn studio ...

Williams is best known for his grandly symphonic, Oscar-winning film scores. But his latest concert work is quieter, and more haunting. By Joshua Barone Reporting from Lenox, Mass. You could be ...

LENOX — When John Williams completes a concert hall work — most have been dedicated to renowned soloists and orchestra musicians — attention must be paid. That’s especially warranted when it’s a world ...

Performances in N.Y.C. Advertisement Supported by Williams, best known for his film work, has a parallel career in classical music. His concerto, haunted by the ghosts of jazz past, is premiering at ...

Yuja Wang performs with the Tanglewood Music Center Orchestra with Andris Nelsons conducting on July 20, 2025. Photo by Hilary Scott. Sunday, July 20, was sunny and warm. Nic Mayorga, son of the late ...

On April 24, 2022, Marine Band pianist Staff Sgt. Christopher Schmitt delivered a stunning performance of Rachmaninoff’s famously difficult Piano Concerto No. 3. With rich melodies, bold rhythms, and ...