How much do you know about “No man’s Land?” Or what Bohemians are? Or what a “demi-mondaine” is?

Crucial to the story-lines of Silent Night, La Boheme, and La Traviata, ignorance of these concepts will not spoil your enjoyment of these opera icons. In fact, learning about these terms during a performance or afterwards may increase your appreciation. The same can be said for Joel Puckett (music) and Eric Simonson’s (libretto) The Fix which receives its world-wide premiere by the Minnesota Opera company at the Ordway Theater on Saturday, March 16th  (also March 19, 21, 23-24).

The Minnesota Opera is set to premiere The Fix, a new opera by composer Joel Puckett, librettist Eric Simonson, and conducted by Timothy Myers, based on a true story of the “Black Sox” scandal in 1919.

The story of the founding of Project: Music Heals Us (PMHU) all comes down to a shard of glass.

From the very beginning, Solera Quartet has been committed to fiery musical expression and social initiatives.

In May and June, more than 20 New York City-based companies, large and small, will put on more than 25 events in venues around the city as part of the fourth annual New York Opera Fest.

Each year brings a project or chapter in pianist Stewart Goodyear’s life that means so much to him. During this particular season, the phenomenal musician and composer hopes listeners leap out of their seats and dance, just like he felt like doing while recording his latest album with conductor Wayne Marshall and Chineke! Orchestra.

The Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra’s Carnegie Hall residency is nothing short of brilliant. They are embracing this opportunity to showcase their unparalleled ability to push boundaries and showcase its vast repertoire of Classical standards.

Most know Charlie Chaplin as an iconic and innovative actor and filmmaker. However, little is known about his work as a composer.

For the past three years, Israeli pianist Benjamin Hochman suffered from a hand injury that pulled him away from extensive tours and concert engagements.  Now that sabbatical is over.  

Grammy Award winning vocalist Hila Plitmann said when she performs on stage, time is different, as if it is nonexistent.

In her latest project, British violinist Jennifer Pike explores part of her heritage. Being half Polish, Jennifer takes a particular interest in Polish classical music and celebrating that country.

Pianist Orli Shaham’s experiences, even from a very early age, have informed who she is as a pianist.

Philadelphia Young Pianists’ Academy (PYPA) was established by concert pianist Ching-Yun Hu to help young artists achieve their dreams of becoming professional pianists. Since its inception 7 years ago, it has blossomed into one of the most highly anticipated summer piano festivals on the East Coast encompassing intensive master classes and public concerts featuring internationally celebrated pianists.

While other pianists hold back and don’t let their emotions run wild, Ching-Yun Hu casts reservations to the wind and pounces on the keys as if a lion devouring prey. It’s quite a sight to behold!

It’s unusual for classical music presenters to “reinvent the wheel” per se, but there’s a new kid on the block! MESS NYC (Mise en Scène Studios) is creating a new model for classical music concerts and doing a kick-ass job.

It’s hard to imagine a pianist’s performance that is so utterly polished, yet spontaneous and endlessly imaginative. Russian pianist Daniil Trifonov’s performance at Carnegie Hall wasn't just solid, it wasn’t just excellent. It was a performance of legends.

"In this operatic take on Elektra, the women are the electrifying forces, and they set the stage on fire." - WTTW Chicago PBS

Coming off of double Grammy wins, Andris Nelsons and the Boston Symphony Orchestra are joined by the firebrand Chinese pianist Yuja Wang for Schumann's Piano Concerto, a work blending the composer's unique Romantic lyricism and brilliance.

A dramatic journey of undeniable force, Rigoletto was immensely popular from its premiere and remains fresh and powerful to this day.

Leon Fleisher has been a superstar pianist since the 1950s recording and performing with all the best orchestras and conductors. Yet because of focal dystonia, his career was cut short and took a turn for performing with left hand only works and conducting.