Review: Dallas Opera revives look of original ‘Carmen,’ with mixed results

One of the most popular of all operas, Georges Bizet’s Carmen opened the Dallas Opera’s 2025-26 season Friday night at the ...

Review: Klaus Mäkelä, CSO's music director designate, makes his mark with Berlioz program

The fresh-faced maestro is in town for a weekend program with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. What's clear is that the ...
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Classical CDs: Camels, concrete and cabaret

Shri Camel, a solo project, was taped in 1977 and released three years later, the album reflecting the composer’s fascination ...

SZA Praises Reneé Rapp’s Harp-Backed ‘Good Days’ Cover

Reneé Rapp knows how to let her voice loose with an R&B song. On Friday, the singer joined the BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge and continued the spot’s tradition of surprise covers with a rendition of SZA ‘s ...

SZA says Reneé Rapp is a “huge inspiration” after she covers ‘Good Days’

SZA has poured praise on Reneé Rapp after she covered 'SOS' track 'Good Days' during a stop at BBC Radio 1's Live Lounge ...
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First Person: clarinettist Oliver Pashley on the new horizons of The Hermes Experiment's latest album

Why the name?” and “Why the instruments?” are the two most common things we get asked about our group. As a member of The ...