Tommy Emmanuel on the guitar he received from a dying superfan — and how it ended his year’s-long search to honor his own heroes

Emmanuel, who recently shared a play-by-play of his gig-day routine with Guitar Player, is the latest guest on Kylie Olsson’s ...

The history and mysteries of Eric Clapton’s Cream guitars

The history of Eric Clapton’s guitars during Cream’s brief but influential existence – from Fresh Cream to Goodbye – reveals ...

Music Review: Mumford & Sons finds a new folk rhythm on the collaborative ‘Prizefighter’

Less than a year since the release of Mumford & Sons’ long-awaited fifth studio album “Rushmere,” the English folk rock band ...
The Guardian

Classical music brings us joy and meaning. In this time of doom and gloom, we need to talk about that

Why do we focus on the bad news stories about cuts and crises in classical music ? Musicians are doing incredible things to engage, support and sustain us; we should tell those stories too When did ...
Vulture

6 Classical-Music Performances We Can’t Wait to Hear in 2026

This year’s 2026 Preview consists of all the entertainment — from movies to books to art shows — that Vulture writers and editors are excited to consume in the New Year. Below, our classical-music ...
The Boston Globe

The 10 best classical albums of 2025

Donnacha Dennehy, ‘Land of Winter’; Alarm Will Sound, Alan Pierson, conductor (Nonesuch) How do you compose light? That was the task that the Irish composer Donnacha Dennehy took on in writing “Land ...
The New York Times

Best Classical Performances of 2025

Performances in N.Y.C. Advertisement Supported by Thinking outside the canon, and finding the gritty and the beautiful, within it. By Joshua Barone and Corinna da Fonseca-Wollheim JOSHUA BARONE Few ...
The Harvard Crimson

A Fusion of Eastern and Western Music: Chinese Violinist Siqing Lü Performs at Harvard’s Paine Hall

On Nov. 14, renowned violinist Siqing Lü, the first Chinese musician to win the Paganini International Violin Competition, gave his Harvard recital debut in a fully-packed Paine Hall. The program, ...
loudwire

5 Acoustic Songs That Are Still Heavy, Chosen by Of Limbo

Here are five acoustic songs that are still hard and heavy, chosen by three-piece rock band Of Limbo. The trio recently dropped their latest LP, Unplugged. It's a nine-track release featuring covers ...
BroadwayWorld

Hedgepig Ensemble Theatre Rebrands as EXPAND THE CANON, a New Nonprofit Dedicated to Equity in Classical Theater

Hedgepig Ensemble Theatre has officially rebranded as Expand the Canon, marking a new era for the Brooklyn-based company and affirming its long-standing mission: to reshape the classical theatre canon ...
Wall Street Journal

Remembering Alfred Brendel, a Commanding Pianist of the Classical Canon

Alfred Brendel, a classical pianist of rare gifts and an unyielding upholder of Old World sophistication, died yesterday in London at age 94. Though he retired from the concert stage in December 2008, ...
American Songwriter

The Best Acoustic Guitar Amps: Let Your Guitar’s Natural Tone Shine [2026]

When you buy through our links, we may earn an affiliate commission. The natural tone of an acoustic guitar is one of the most simple, elegant, and beautiful sounds in music. But acoustic instruments ...