Most people hear a symphony and feel something. A chill down the spine. An unexpected wave of emotion. Maybe even joy that ...

Happy New Year, Essential Arts readers! 2025 is already shaping up to be a feast of a year in terms of arts and culture in Southern California, and we here at The Times are ready to eat up. Here are ...

The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra is performing Bach’s Mass in B Minor, one of history’s most complex choral works.

The Newport Classical Music Festival will present 30 concerts across 11 venues from July 2-19, 2026, showcasing a wide range ...

The highlights in classic music this fall? Well, it depends on what you’re looking for — and what you’re open to. If you like opera and aren’t too fussy about it — so long as it still feels and sounds ...

Broadway shows, world-class art and concerts that crisscross the musical spectrum descend on L.A. this spring. Whatever your jam, be it painting, photography or sculpture, Beyoncé, Boulez or AC/DC, ...

Given that San Diego’s classical music scene has a wealth of thoughtful curators, savvy presenters, welcoming venues and excellent musicians, choosing only 10 top concert picks is no easy task. Here ...

BBC Arts has launched a full classical music concert filmed in Apple Immersive for Apple Vision Pro. Apple says that Apple ...

The Spring-into-Summer offerings this year in the classical realm are as rich, diverse, and extensive as ever. There’s even a WorldPride-affiliated event here and there, including a two-day festival ...

Klaus Mäkelä won’t officially assume the reins of the Chicago Symphony until next fall, but the phenom conductor is already busy, leading concerts, overseeing auditions and taking the ensemble on tour ...

As in years past, we expect that some performances will reach capacity quickly, so mark your calendar for April 8 at 10 a.m.