There were many reasons why Tehran, Iran’s capital, looked drabber, shabbier and less vivacious earlier this month than during my last visit six years ago. Back then it had been summer. Now it was ...

It must be fun to take part in historic re-enactments, especially dressing in uniforms and toting rifles and pistols from yesteryear. It has to be especially pleasing for history lovers who make such ...

Favorite short pieces that represent meaningful times in pianist Ines Irawati’s life will be featured in a free concert on Tuesday evening at the Rancho Bernardo Library. “I am calling (the concert) ...

Presented by the Roudaki Foundation, the performances brought together an extensive lineup of musicians and featured violinist Pedram Faryousefi as soloist. The program opened with Sibelius Impromptu ...

Franz Schubert Moments musicaux D. 780 (Op. 94/3): No. 3 in F Minor Paul Lewis, piano Album: Schubert: Piano Sonata D 845, Wanderer Fantasy, Impromptus D 935 / Paul Lewis ...

Eric Lu, a 27-year-old American classical pianist, won the top prize at the International Chopin Piano Competition in Warsaw, Poland, on Monday. The prestigious event, which happens every five years ...

From left; Members of the Horszowski Trio — violinist Jesse Mills, pianist Rieko Aizawa and cellist Ole Akahoski — perform with violist Jessica Thompson in a Mimir Chamber Music Festival Concert at ...

Schubert – Sonata in C Minor, D. 958, 4 Impromptus, D. 935 & Rondo, D. 951 (Aimi Kobayashi) Ates Orga Friday, March 7, 2025 On the evidence of this handsome release, Aimi Kobayashi has what it takes ...

There’s only one singer in the world who has their jazz scat solos sung back at them note-for-note by arenas filled with adoring fans. That would be Laufey, a Gen Z artist who transcends genre and ...

The Icelandic/Chinese singer opens up about boldly carving a new path with her mix of tradition and TikTok. By Gil Kaufman Being an innovator can often mean traveling a lonely road. Singer/songwriter ...

Alexandre Kantorow made a splash playing in the Paris Olympics opening ceremonies. But it’s the seemingly shy Alexander Malofeev, 23, who makes a monumentally thunderous impression with his music.