Classical
The Valkyries, led by Brunnhilde (soprano Debra Voigt, lower left), are the warrior maidens of Richard Wagner's epic Ring cycle.
William Berger, author of Wagner Without Fear, guides us through five of his favorite Wagner moments — musical episodes that keep the composer's extraordinary dramas in our lives today.
Recent Classical
May 16, 2013 The announcement puts an end to years of uncertainty at the storied orchestra.
May 9, 2013 Watch a special performance previewing Muhly's exciting, intrigue-filled opera Two Boys.
May 11, 2013 Hear 20th-century Russian music paying tribute to the NSO's late director, Mstislav Rostropovich.
May 13, 2013 Leonard Slatkin leads music by Ravel and Rachmaninov, composers who straddled the 20th century.
May 6, 2013 Watch the violinist spin out music by John Williams and Bach in sweet, soulful tendrils of sound.
May 10, 2013 Fridays are funnier with a classical cartoon at noon from Deceptive Cadence.
