James Bennett II

In the spirit of Sunday's New York City Marathon, we present a few classical "marathons"— pieces that are exceptionally long, grand in scale or take superhuman concentration to complete.

In the spirit of the season, we share these creepy classical jams that no Halloween playlist should be without. What are your favorites?

As the Halloween season approaches, let's take a look at classical music's strangest superstition — the curse of the ninth symphonies.

Classical music is full of instances of composers revisiting timeless pieces or stepping in to complete unfinished projects. Here are five of our favorites.

For more than 30 years, the First Congregational Church in Berkeley, California had been the home of the Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra.

In 1966 Sam Spence was hired to score the soundtrack for NFL Films. Before we scramble to our couches on Sunday afternoon, let’s listen to a few tunes that defined his distinct sound.

To get into the mood of opening night season we revisit the inaugural performances at a few of the world’s notable symphony halls and opera houses.