Thousands of years of bagpipe history have spawned countless fantastical tales, including Scottish faeries infusing highland players and their instruments with magic; warriors wielding the haunting, ...

György Kurtág, the eminent composer and Hungarian national treasure, has reached a rare milestone yet shows little interest in retirement.

Seattle Chamber Music Society has revealed the programming for its 2026 Summer Festival. Classical music luminaries will come ...

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Montreal multidisciplinary artist Lateef Martin is turning bike parts into music — and earning international attention for it. Martin, the CEO and creative director of Miscellaneous Studios, has ...

As string quartets go, this one has done a lot. Recorded with Belle and Sebastian and fellow indie-rock darlings Lucius. Shared the stage with Father John Misty and ...

An "open mic" is defined as a session in a club or other venue that invites anyone to perform in front of an audience.

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Those who have heard Toledo-area vocalist Chris Joseph will know his command of jazz standards. Perhaps best known for his ...

The Abeo Quartet is returning to The Ebenezer on March 1. Their first appearance in Easton, a triumph, was at the 10th Biennial Chesapeake Chamber Music Competition in 2022 where they took home the ...