Maestro Michael Tilson Thomas Talks Mahler, Stravinsky, and the Future of Contemporary Music by Ben Finane

The conductor returns to Carnegie Hall this season to present a series of concerts, including the opening night gala.

SOURCE: Playbill at 3:11pm on August 30, 2018☆⚑

Why Holst's Masterpiece The Planets Is Out of This World by Ben Finane

These famous tone poems remain a pristine introduction to classical music.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:49am on August 10, 2018☆⚑

Looking Back at the Pianist Who Conquered Russia by Ben Finane

Texas-born Van Cliburn became an unlikely cultural ambassador during the Cold War.

SOURCE: Playbill at 4:06pm on July 26, 2018☆⚑

American Choreographer Mark Morris on Relationship Between Classical Music and Dance by Ben Finane

Hailed as the most successful and influential choreographer alive, Morris’s understanding of the classical repertoire runs deep.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06pm on June 29, 2018☆⚑

Pianist Olga Kern Talks Rachmaninoff, Chopin, Tchaikovsky, and Billy Joel by Ben Finane

The 2001 Van Cliburn winner reflects on her ongoing quest for new interpretations and sounds.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:05pm on June 28, 2018☆⚑

Pianist Murray Perahia Is a Champion for Tonality by Ben Finane

The musician discusses the pull of Bach, his love for Mozart, and editing the Beethoven sonatas.

SOURCE: Playbill at 9:00am on June 8, 2018☆⚑

Master of Early Music Jordi Savall Explores Its 'Magical Mystery' by Ben Finane

The musician talks about the power of music to transcend cultural borders.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:11am on April 27, 2018☆⚑

Concert Pianist Piotr Anderszewski Talks Filmmaking, Warsaw, and Mozart by Ben Finane

The musician is currently touring in Europe.

SOURCE: Playbill at 3:59pm on April 2, 2018☆⚑

Singer-Songwriter Rosanne Cash Reflects on Community, Geography, and Musical Identity by Ben Finane

The musician kicks of her spring tour at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts March 27.

SOURCE: Playbill at 2:40pm on March 22, 2018☆⚑

Violinist Anne-Sophie Mutter Stresses Authenticity, Dedication and 'Daring to Be Personal' by Ben Finane

Mutter returns to Carnegie Hall for a March 4 recital, which includes the world premiere of André Previn's The Fifth Season for violin and piano.

SOURCE: Playbill at 1:00pm on February 28, 2018☆⚑

From Chopin to Rihanna, Megastar Pianist Yuja Wang Talks About the Music She Loves by Ben Finane

The pianist performs Brahms' First Piano Concerto with the New York Philharmonic February 28–March 3.

SOURCE: Playbill at 9:00am on February 26, 2018☆⚑

An American Maestra: Baltimore Symphony Orchestra's Marin Alsop's View From the Podium by Ben Finane

Alsop holds forth on Americans versus Europeans, the enduring gender gap, and the evolution of the orchestra.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:35pm on February 21, 2018☆⚑

Virtuoso Mandolin Player Avi Avital Crosses the Border Between Folk and Classical Music by Ben Finane

The Israeli mandolinist discusses the rich history of his instrument, crossing genres, embedding nuance, and the artistic persona.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:11am on February 20, 2018☆⚑

PLAYBILL.COM'S BRIEF ENCOUNTER With Follies Star Rosalind Elias by Ben Finane

Meet venerable opera singer Rosalind Elias, whose haunting performance of the Stephen Sondheim's Viennese-scented "One More Kiss" is adding texture to Broadway's Follies.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01am on October 1, 2011☆⚑