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The works of Steve Reich and John Adams come together in this brilliantly performed album, the perfect introduction to minimalism.

San Francisco's 2008 holiday season promises more excitement and dazzle than ever. The mix of annual events plus new offerings insures enjoyment for everyone.

Amy Tan, the author of five New York Times bestsellers, two children's books and numerous magazine articles, is finally trying her hand at an opera libretto.

The Nutcracker ballet, Dickens' Christmas Carol, Christmas tree lightings and many other events make The City by the Golden Gate sparkle brightly as anyplace in the USA.

His originality still hasn't gained full acceptance, but these two short orchestral pieces are a good starting point to understanding the music of Charles Ives.

Before Symphonic Metamorphosis and Mathis der Maler, Paul Hindemith perfected his inimitable voice with a powerful work that maximized the capabilities of two sections.

From the mathematical Boulez to the playful Satie to the nationalist Sibelius to the jazz-influenced Gershwin to the minimalist Reich, the 20th-century offers diversity.

Dutch-born Edo de Waart is scheduled to replace Andreas Delfs as the Milwaukee Symphony's Music Director, and will begin phasing in over the next couple of years.

Michael Steinberg, former critic for the Boston Globe and program annotator for several American orchestras, died on Sunday, July 26 at the age of 80.

From performances of Shakespeare to classical music concerts, Vienna has a whole host of events on the schedule.

After months of receiving and judging video submissions, the auditions are over and the YouTube Symphony Orchestra announced its final roster on March 2.

Leonard Bernstein, from his earliest days, maintained a commitment to American opera.