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 ...

Among the ranks of classical musicians leaving the United States, there will soon be another name: Lidiya Yankovskaya, the former Chicago Opera Theater music director who is a familiar presence on the ...

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 ...

Her diary overflows with her devotion to books and movies. But after rereading the entries, a critic was struck by how often ...

This spring, keep yourself sane—and even happy—with a healthy dose of classical music. Whether it’s Tchaikovsky in the park, multimedia mashups of works by the likes of Philip Glass and Leonard Cohen, ...

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 ...

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 ...

Classical music is a visible and sustained part of Utah’s culture, supported by strong public-school programs, family ...

Chicagoans have been curious about the Finnish wunderkind, who, at 30, is taking on one of classical music’s most prestigious roles at the Chicago Symphony Orchestra.

Six distinct styles of Indian classical dance will be performed at Richmond Cultural Centre's Performance Hall.

“Classical music activates the brain’s healing mechanisms in ways that complement medical treatment,” said Dr. Bella Eugenia ...