Musicians Janis Ian in 1981, from left, Bob Dylan in 1963, and Leonard Cohen in 2009. (Photos by Eddie Mallin/CC BY SA 2.0; ...

An exceptional account of Bach’s Mass in B minor, traditional and unusual string quartets, and Thomas Adès suites are among the highlights.

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The world's biggest classical music festival announces its 2025 programme this week - and is fighting to maintain relevance.

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Laufey, the Icelandic jazz-pop singer, opens up to PEOPLE about celebrity friendships including Olivia Rodrigo and Role Model, new music and that viral 2014 'Got Talent' clip.

It’s all done with such faultless wit and secure technique it’s not surprising the classical world sat up and took notice, ...

The Courant’s arts picks for April 20-26 include a “Girls Night Out” arena show, orchestras featuring classical music, a Connecticut Book Trail event and comedians.

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The term is applied to radically different compositions across more than 1,000 years of history. We need a better definition.

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