Everyday, contemporary composers are making their mark on the sonic palette of classical music. Throughout history, there have been incredible examples of music, artforms, and creative cultures forged ...

Being a composer is a solitary gig, even in the best of times. And that feeling of isolation can be exacerbated for people of color working in classical music’s predominantly white spaces. But amid ...

Hear how Native American composers mix their heritage with techiques passed down from the European classical tradition. A small but growing number of American Indian musicians are embracing classical ...

Encompassing all of ACO's composer advancement initiatives, EarShot is the first ongoing, systematic program for developing ...

As we celebrate female trailblazers this month with Great Performances: Ann and Great Performances – Gloria: A Life, we’re highlighting five female composers who helped pave a musical pathway into the ...

When thinking of classical music, thoughts often first turn to long dead composers. But new classical music is constantly being written — from Jacqueline Kennedy commissioning American composer ...

Watch out – the film music boys (and girls) are coming for a concert hall near you. Next spring brings the first-ever Soundtrack Festival dedicated to Television and Games Music to London. Meanwhile, ...

Music commentator Miles Hoffman talks about the things some famous classical composers were not thankful for. Composers have also felt as though the world should be thankful for them. Over the years, ...

BACK in 1993 on his “River of Dreams” album in the song “Famous Last Words,” Billy Joel wrote the line: “These are the last words I have to say.” “That was the last time I wrote a piece of music that ...

Composers with disability are gaining recognition for their work today, especially since the implementation of International Day of People With Disability. But there have been many composers in ...

There are well-known masterpieces in Classical music we all know and love. But every year, musicians and composers create new music that breaks boundaries. Here are 11 composers you may have heard of, ...