Some thoughts on Heartbeat Opera’s increasing ubiquity and Opera Saratoga’s summer fare in the latest Classical Notes.

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How Chet Atkins' nuanced and innovative guitar style influenced Paul McCartney to write The Beatles classic, "Michelle".

The London-based keyboardist, producer and composer on improvisation, learning production and the therapeutic value of music ...

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In the early 20th century, jazz’s syncopated rhythms and improvisational flair began weaving into classical composition.

Top 5 classical releases to hear this week – featuring Onyx Brass and Hannah Kendall James McCarthy Thursday, June 26, 2025 This week sees new recordings from Orchestra of the Swan and David Le Page, ...

Summer is here and Vancouver’s two classical home teams, the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra and Vancouver Opera, are offering free concerts.