A new biography of the legendary impresario Sergei Diaghilev reveals a new side to the complex figure. Read More
The big band era didn't end with the rise of bebop in 1944. Read More
Through writing, he was able to put his life in perspective. Read More
The Paris debut of Diaghilev's ballet, "Rite of Spring," caused a riot in 1913. Read More
Joana Carneiro will conduct the Berkeley Symphony in Steven Stucky's Radical Light and Elegy from August 4, 1964, Jean Sibelius' Seventh Symphony, and Igor Stravinsky's The Firebird Suite (1919 version), tonight (Thursday) at 8 p.m. at Zellerbach Auditorium. Read More
On a chilly fall morning, Sandra McPherson lugs her instruments into downtown's Community Center Theater to rehearse the Sacramento Opera's rendition of The Elixir of Love , the Gaetano Donizetti story of a farm laborer's unrequited affection for his boss's daughter. Read More
111 South St., Pittsfield. 413-997-4444 or thecolonialtheatre.org. Berkshire Carousel, holiday open house, featuring tours of hand-carved carousel horses with professional carver Walt Ruess, 4-6 p.m. 5 Whipple St., Pittsfield. 413-499-0432. Read More
This play is based on Igor Stravinsky's Masterpiece, "L'Historie du Soldat," and will be narrated by English baritone Benjamin Luxon. Read More
Gustav Mahler was one of the pre-eminent composers of symphonic works, easily in a group with Ludwig van Beethoven and Johannes Brahms and arguably one of the masters of the symphony. Read More
Any reporter whose duties have required him to attend countless concerts during the years might be forgiven for becoming blasé. Read More
An important Russian composer of totally original and exciting music in many forms. Stravinsky's ballet The Rite of Spring ... Read the full Igor Stravinsky bio.