New Faces of Classical Music: Nikolaj Lund’s Photos of Musicians
Classical 101 Archives For: April 11, 2012
Remembering Ravi Shankar
Ravi Shankar in 1988
Legendary Indian musician and composer Ravi Shankar died yesterday at the age of 92. He was born in 1920, and during his long life did more than anyone to popularize the music of his country for western audiences.
Galina Vishnevskaya
Galina Vishnevskaya, artist, wife, widow, mother, unforgettable
Soprano Galina Vishnevskaya died Tuesday in Moscow at 86.
Top 10 Classical Alleluias that aren’t by Handel
Handel’s Messiah, specifically his Hallelujah Chorus, is a perennial favorite this time of year. However, there are other great “alleluias” which would certainly serve to make your season bright if we set aside Handel for a moment.
