The stage was set for Beethoven, but being on the cusp of change had its challenges.

The album is right on point with the pandemic, the virus, racial and social justice and diversity.

The Fort Collins Symphony is not letting the pandemic stop the 4th of July celebrating. Music Director Wes Kenney believes it will be the only full orchestra in the country to perform live on Independence Day. They’ll play at a drive-in movie theater. Here's a list of 4th of July events.

Hear the entire concert from Boettcher Hall on Monday, December 16 at 7:30 p.m.

Claude Debussy was tired of writing the same type of music in the 1890s. The grand Romantics — Camille Saint-Saens, Antonin Dvorak, Giacomo Puccini and Guiseppe Verdi — were still the style.

CPR Classical’s tradition of airing choral music on Sunday mornings goes back more than 15 years. Longtime host David Rutherford recently left CPR to start a new business, but our tradition lives on. David Ginder is your new host, bringing a passion for choral music, as well as a new name for the show.

Classical music fans around the world celebrate the 100th anniversary of Leonard Bernstein’s birth on Saturday. Orchestras around the country will celebrate Bernstein’s centenary all season, with performances of music from “Candide,” “West Side Story” and other Bernstein pieces.

An intimate look at the life and legacy of a singular musical figure, featuring insights from conductor Marin Alsop. Bernstein was born Aug. 25, 1918, and classical music lovers across the world are marking the 100th anniversary of his birth this year. It's a chance to rediscover his most indelible compositions, connect with his lesser-known pieces and appreciate what a singular musical figure he was.