Acclaimed vocal ensemble Blue Heron performs a celebration of Christmas in 16th century Spain, from mystical motets to vivacious villancicos. The group’s artistic director, Scott Metcalfe, shares ...

WISCONSIN RAPIDS − The Wingra Wind Quintet is set to perform Jan. 22 at the Performing Arts Center of Wisconsin Rapids, 1801 ...

During the silent era, thousands of movie-theatre organs raised their quirky, quavery voices, with the Mighty Wurlitzer being ...

These seven siblings, all under the age of 30, have made a name for themselves in the world of classical music.

Ellen Arkbro makes music that shifts and churns with scant regard for harmonic convention. She’s one of the most interesting ...

Violinist <a href=" Ushikubo has come a long way from the $20 violin he started on at age six. In November he received the loan of one of the most rare instruments in the world - the 1741 "Playfair" ...

If you've ever stumbled across a large conch shell at the seaside, you might have held it to your ear to listen to the sound of the sea. But have you ever considered playing it? Scientists in Spain ...

Invented by accident in the 1920s, the unusual electronic instrument is hard to master but offers an enticing reward: freedom. Invented by accident in the 1920s, the unusual electronic instrument is ...

Music training seems to boost reading skills in young children by enhancing their ability to recognise and manipulate the sounds that make up words. Learning to play an instrument has long been linked ...

PHOENIX — The Musical Instrument Museum is giving visitors a chance to experience the world of music like never before. Located in north Phoenix, MIM houses more than 200,000 square feet of space, ...

Experts say the more we challenge our brains as we age, the more resilient it becomes—and “learning a new instrument is a full-brain workout.” After the age of 40, the average brain decreases 5 ...