After Renee Fleming sang at the Super Bowl, and Anna Netrebko sang at the Olympics, I had people who appeared to be distressed that I took critical note of either, much less jokingly presumed to keep ...

The Portland Symphony Orchestra led off its April 27 concert with a confection by Antonin Dvorak entitled “Mein Heim (My Home) (Op. 62, B.125a). While pleasant to hear, its importance lies in the ...

Before the Chiefs face the 49ers this Sunday at the Super Bowl, hands will be placed over hearts as Reba McEntire sings the national anthem. Learn more about the history of this musical tradition from ...

You are able to gift 5 more articles this month. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Learn more. “Whoever plays, sings or renders ‘The Star-Spangled Banner’ in any public ...

On the evening of Sept. 11, 2001, the musicians of the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra launched their concert with a piece that many of their symphonic compatriots nationwide were also playing that ...

As with the Broadway season's earlier pop concert extravaganza, HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS, this theatre critic readily admits to not exactly being an ideal arts journalist to authoritatively review the ...

The contrast was striking. A week ago, an American classical star sang America’s national anthem at the Super Bowl: Renee Fleming offered a restrained but still slightly ornamented, slightly ...

Let us talk "Star-Spangled Banner." First, the tune is a British drinking song — people would sing this while they got drunk and nobody had a problem with making this the national anthem of the United ...

NO CLEAVAGE FOR THE FOURTH: Partial to five-inch heels and micro minidresses, classical pianist Lola Astanova is not amused when people suggest her style might be distracting to her performance. “It’s ...

Viral News: When some parts of the world are undergoing severe tensions, a video has emerged on social media which is spreading a message of light and positivity. The video comprises a group of 13 ...