As usual, my retrospective list of the “best” classical and opera offerings of the year has a lot more to do with lasting impressions than definitive rankings. This was a year of big tours and bold ...

Lately it seems like every year, when I look back on my favorite classical albums, I always think, "Well, let's face it: It's been a pretty cruel year, and this is the music that helped get me through ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. What follows are some of my favorite musical memories from the past year. But if I can inspire you to remember just one thing from ...