TALLINN Music Week draws a young crowd. One imagines that they might listen to techno, R&B or jazz in their spare time; they do not seem like the types typically found in a classical concert hall.

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The Christian Science Church, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The Church publishes the Monitor ...

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 ...

You wouldn’t have to search too hard to find a thinkpiece on how popular music has come to the end of its inventive period and is now stuck in an eternal, tortured regurgitation phase. It has been a ...

Maria Muscat is to present a modern classical concert, La Barokka, at Baystreet's Terrace in Paceville on August 30. This will be Maria's fourth classical concert. She has also performed at the Mdina ...

Modern and contemporary classical music, at least a good deal of it, is a problem for many listeners, to put it mildly. Some reject it outright, resistant to it before the get-go. Others are merely ...

“I’m writing to ask for advice,” the e-mail began. “I want to know more about contemporary music. Where should I start?” I get letters like this every few months, and I am often puzzled about how to ...