In the hills of western Massachusetts, the mid-summer breeze carries the scent of honeysuckle and the sound of genius. This is Tanglewood, the summer home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra and of its ...

With or without her bow and arrow, Anne-Sophie Mutter is no diva, despite being hailed as the “undisputed queen of violin playing” and a “superstar.” The four-time Grammy Award-winner and dedicated ...

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Over two nights at Carnegie Hall, the Boston Symphony Orchestra presented the New York premieres of works by Thierry Escaich and Thomas Adès. By Oussama Zahr Listen to five works that Hollywood’s ...

"I once said to Fred Astaire, 'Isn't it wonderful what the Gershwin brothers did for you at RKO?' " John Williams recalls. Astaire answered. "Yes. But Irving Berlin did more." The Star Wars universe ...

Violinist Anne-Sophie Mutter launched her career at age 13, with help from legendary conductor Herbert von Karajan. Unlike many prodigies, Mutter developed into one of classical music's most ...

Classical Sessions, a new feature, presents some of today's most exciting musicians in conversation as they perform in the studio with public radio hosts from around the country. There's nothing quite ...

Nothing comes between Anne-Sophie Mutter and her violin — literally. Some 30 years ago, she pioneered the art of making gorgeous music while wearing one glamorous strapless gown after another. It’s ...

German superstar violinist Anne-Sophie Mutter plays fast, thinks fast and talks fast. Two of those traits will come in handy when Mutter and pianist Lambert Orkis get in synch during the brisk opening ...

For German superstar violinist Anne-Sophie Mutter, appearing in recital with her longtime accompanist, pianist Lambert Orkis, Sunday afternoon at Benaroya Hall, life has been a swirl of anniversary ...

How fitting that violinist Anne-Sophie Mutter and pianist Lambert Orkis devoted their Wednesday night program in Orchestra Hall to sonatas by Beethoven. For the composer will be front and center ...