A percussion quartet—to those involved in some way, shape, or form in the classical music sphere, the concept of formulating a career (and an entire lifestyle) revolving around a percussion quartet doesn’t seem so crazy. 

Visiting a new city for the first time is so exciting—there’s endless opportunity to explore, an infinite number of restaurants, bars, and shops to discover, and of course, amazing chances for fun and relaxation around every corner. 

Newsflash—we’re just as obsessed with the best classical music artist of our era as you are. That’s why we’ve put our heads together at Classical Post (in a totally selfless effort, right?) to dig in and get the dirt on what our absolute favorite classical music artists love, do on a daily basis, and can’t get enough of. 

It’s undeniable—as classical music fans, we love to know what our favorite artists love. To us, they’re the pinnacle of celebrities, the apples of our eye, the people we admire the most. Why wouldn’t we want to know what they love, enjoy, and can’t live without? 

It’s the season we’ve all been waiting for—the holidays. And while we love the weather, the festivities, and the warm winter fashion, we’ve anxiously been awaiting this time of year for one main reason—the influx of classical music concerts! We’ve laid out a list of the must-see concerts happening in Philadelphia this week. Our advice? Pencil in as many as you can! 

There’s nothing quite like Boston in the winter—the chilly weather, the citywide decorations, and the huge influx of holiday classical music concerts awaiting you every week. We’ve compiled a list of the must-attend classical music concerts happening this week in Beantown—you won’t want to miss them! 

It’s the most wonderful time of the year—December in New York City. And sure, while the chilly weather, exceptional winter fashion, and all-around winter-wonderland vibes buzzing in the city are enough to get you in the holiday spirit, that’s not what brings us the most joy in December. It’s the huge influx of classical music concerts. This week is no exception. 

While the idea of balancing a steady composure of differentiating between the life of a pianist and the life of a conductor on the brink of a burgeoning career might seem overwhelming, for Benjamin Hochman, it’s really quite simple.

Savvy New York pianophiles this season were privy to two electrifying encounters with the Kiev-born pianist Vadym Kholodenko, heralded champion of the 2013 Van Cliburn International Piano Competition. A student of Vera Gornostayeva, the legendary pianist at the Moscow Tchaikovsky Conservatory and mentor to some generations of exceptional talent like Ivo Pogorelich, Kholodenko possesses a distinct sophistication, epitomized by individualistic reverberation, and palpable on the stage. He performed at Jerome Rose’s International Keyboard Institute & Festival in July, and last week at Frank Salomon’s People’s Symphony Concerts series. Highly focused on stage, Kholodenko mesmerizes listeners with a seductive, seemingly endless array of color and refined sparkle of filigree textures, fashioned with an always brilliant technique and—at times—subdued virtuosity. 

When Living the Classical Life first launched, it began as a small YouTube series with a mission in mind—to explore the idea of taking an in-depth look at the lives of talented classical musicians in a different, intimate way. 

Before Living the Classical Life was an award-winning, unique, conversation platform that creates a space for classical music artists to open up and really talk, it was a simple, small YouTube series that was crafted with one mission in mind—to explore the idea of an in-depth look at the talented musicians who make up our modern-day classical music realm.

Visiting a city can be overwhelming—especially when that city is overflowing with exceptional options for food, drinks, entertainment, shopping, and places to explore. Luckily, Classical Post’s newest feature Artist City Guides is here to change that. 

Your favorite classical musicians are like celebrities to you—you’re obsessed with their music, their talent, and of course, finding out all of their favorite things. Hey, we’re no different. That’s why we took it upon ourselves to set up the newest feature of Classical Post, Artist Favorites, where we dive into what each of our favorite classical music artists love. (Yeah, you can thank us later). 

For people like us (and you, we assume, since you’re reading this) who love to sink our teeth into everything there is to know about the classical music world, there’s nothing quite as appealing as getting to know the in-depth details about our favorite classical musicians. 

Happy to December to all—especially you, Bostonians. In celebration of the holiday season, we’re serving up a list of the must-attend classical music concerts in Boston happening this week (and this week only). Celebrate the first week of December—and the kickoff to the holiday season—with a classical music concert (or two or three) that you’ve been dying to see! 

December is finally here—that means you can dive into holiday festivities, traditions, and favorites with a no-holds-barred attitude. What better way to celebrate the holiday season than a lineup of some of the greatest classical music concerts happening in NYC? We’ve put together a must-attend list of classical concerts you’ll love happening this week in New York City. Our suggestion? Make time for as many as you can—in the name of the holidays, of course! 

Hey, Philadelphia, the holiday season is officially in full effect. For us, that means one thing and one thing only—it’s time to pack your schedule with the classical music concerts happening in Philly all December long (in the name of celebrating the season, of course)! Check out this list of must-attend concerts happening in your city this week—we suggest adding them all to your schedule. 

We’ve said it before, and we’ll say it again—as classical music enthusiasts, there’s something so special to us about getting to know our favorite classical music artists. From their day-to-day routines to their mantras for performing to their must-eat-at restaurants, we love to know what our favorite classical music artists love to love.

If you’re anything like us, you’re dying to know what makes your favorite classical music artists tick. What drives their routines? Do they exercise? How do they meditate? Does a routine matter to them or did they live a chaotic, artist lifestyle? 

Living the Classical Life might have begun as a small YouTube series exploring the idea of an in-depth look at talented, classical musicians, but now, it’s an award-winning, one-of-a-kind conversation platform featuring acclaimed musicians from around the world where they open up and really talk.