From an evolutionary standpoint, we’re still not sure whether our brains evolved specifically to process music, or music happened to make use of neural pathways that had developed for other reasons.

A few nights ago I was fortunate enough to listen to the New York Philharmonic play a beautiful program of Schumann and Brahms at Segerstrom Center for the Arts. At a dinner graciously hosted by a ...

Musician and critic Jennifer Gersten wants us to transform the way we think about classical music. Perceived by many as “inaccessible, elitist, incomprehensible,” the genre is often marketed by ...

Jeans replace ties, and donkeys stand in for loud seatmates at the 28th annual Olympic Music Festival (OMF) in Quilcene, Jefferson County, which offers classical music in a relaxed, rural setting.

Half an hour of back to back classical music to help you wind down after a busy day. Today's mix begins with the Pavane from Peter Warlock's folk-inflected Capriol Suite, followed by the atmospheric ...

Calming classical music to inspire focus and set you up for the day ahead. Presented by broadcaster, author and counselling psychologist Dr Sian Williams. Show more Calming classical music to help you ...