Is jazz really America's classical music?“Jazz is America’s classical music.” Is that really true? With the hope of tearing down a fence or two, here are 10 prominent jazz performers who went beyond dabbling or slumming in classical music.
Meet Kevin O'Connor, our (new) classical hostMeet Kevin O'Connor, who is our new classical host — after spending several years with us as a fill-in host. Learn about how he found his way into radio, his favorite classical composer and what he’s up to when not on the air.
Listen to the YourClassical app on your mobile deviceDid you know that you can listen to all of YourClassical's music streams on your mobile device? Here's how to download and use the recently released YourClassical app.
Nominate the 2022 Classical Woman of the YearMake your nominations now for the 2022 Classical Woman of the Year, awarded by Performance Today.
February 28, 2022Metropolitan Opera is among those severing ties with Putin-allied artistsStar performers at the famed New York opera house, including soprano Anna Netrebko and conductor Valery Gergiev, have been closely associated with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
February 28, 2022Some Russian performing artists are speaking out against PutinA number of Russian stars from the performing arts world are using their voices and international platforms to denounce the invasion of Ukraine and speak up against Russian President Vladimir Putin.
February 28, 2022Pastor Shirley Caesar delivers inspiration in Tiny Desk ConcertThe "First Lady of Gospel Music" delivers a sampling of her vast music ministry in this Tiny Desk home Concert.
February 28, 2022Watch: Ukrainian choir sings 'Prayer for Ukraine' on 'SNL'‘Saturday Night Live’ parked the humor as it opened Saturday’s program with a candle-lit performance of a Ukrainian choir singing “Prayer for Ukraine” in a powerful tribute to the country that has been invaded by Russia. Watch now.
February 27, 2022Russian conductor Gergiev dropped by manager over Putin tiesValery Gergiev had been represented since December 2020 by Munich-based Marcus Felsner, who started his own management company that year after leaving Opus3.
February 24, 2022The gospel according to Damien Sneed Hear music from jazz and gospel pianist/vocalist Damien Sneed and how he got his start in Augusta, GA and went onto work with Wynton Marsalis and give piano lessons to Aretha Franklin.
