We trace how Electric Light Orchestra crafted Mr. Blue Sky, a song born from weeks of gloomy weather that suddenly broke into sunlight and sparked Jeff Lynne’s most iconic idea. This description ...

In 1975, orchestral rock reached its majestic peak — where symphonic ambition met rock power in a series of landmark albums ...

Mikell Sapp achieved a career milestone as a Miles Davis-esque jazzman haunted by demons in Dominique Morisseau’s stirring drama at Penumbra Theatre. Lou Bellamy coaxed lyrical performances from a ...

A moving collection of vocal works, including world premiere recordings of music by the eminent Hungarian composer Gyorgy ...

If you’re still in search of the spirit of the season or haven’t made a dent on your Christmas shopping list, well, time’s a ...

Roasting Reading former President Barack Obama’s annual list of his favorite movies, books, and songs. This year’s selection ...