Classical Music

Chad Smith, the orchestra’s new chief executive, hopes to return the storied ensemble to its groundbreaking roots while moving it forward.

The struggles of one of the nation’s finest orchestras show the difficulties facing classical music in the United States.

In a rarity for contemporary music, the entire catalog of Crumb, who died two years ago, has been recorded and released in 21 volumes.

Gov. Ron DeSantis gave no explanation for zeroing out the $32 million in grants that were approved by state lawmakers.

This week's selection includes titles by Gabrielle Zevin, Peace Adzo Medie, Patrick Mackie and more.

A selection of entertainment highlights this weekend, including the film “The Bikeriders.”

The annual Mermaid Parade in Brooklyn is a tacky yet spectacular extravaganza.

The tenure of Yannick Nézet-Séguin, the Metropolitan Opera’s music director, can be difficult to assess. That much was evident over two concerts.

The company has bet that new operas will attract new, more diverse audiences and revitalize a stale repertory. Is the gamble paying off?

The Met is approaching prepandemic levels of attendance. But its strategy of staging more modern operas to lure new audiences is having mixed success.