Kenneth LaFave

Professional trombonist Roger E. Bissell writes about the oft-stressful transition between higher education and the world of career musicianship.

Music allows composers to interpret and shape poetry in ways that create an entirely new artistic experience.

Johann Sebastian Bach’s unforgettable piece wouldn’t exist today without the help of a German lyricist, a German composer, and a British poet.

Mascagni’s ‘Intermezzo From Cavalleria Rusticana’ is his best known piece today, despite his popularity during his lifetime.

Chopin’s health was declining, yet he dove into composing a set of preludes. One among them expressed his hope in the face of despair.

One of Ludwig van Beethoven’s most popular compositions, ‘Für Elise,’ wasn’t published until well after his death.

Saint-Saëns unveiled his musical version of this allegory of death in 1875. Today it is likely the classical piece most associated with Oct. 31.

An ancient tale of battle and heroism was transformed into one of the most recognizable pieces of Western music.

Composer-pianist Edward McDowell wrote “To a Wild Rose” with a little help from his wife.

Professional trombonist Roger E. Bissell writes about the oft-stressful transition between higher education and the world of career musicianship.

Music allows composers to interpret and shape poetry in ways that create an entirely new artistic experience.

Johann Sebastian Bach’s unforgettable piece wouldn’t exist today without the help of a German lyricist, a German composer, and a British poet.

Mascagni’s ‘Intermezzo From Cavalleria Rusticana’ is his best known piece today, despite his popularity during his lifetime.

Chopin’s health was declining, yet he dove into composing a set of preludes. One among them expressed his hope in the face of despair.

One of Ludwig van Beethoven’s most popular compositions, ‘Für Elise,’ wasn’t published until well after his death.

Saint-Saëns unveiled his musical version of this allegory of death in 1875. Today it is likely the classical piece most associated with Oct. 31.

An ancient tale of battle and heroism was transformed into one of the most recognizable pieces of Western music.

Composer-pianist Edward McDowell wrote “To a Wild Rose” with a little help from his wife.