For Men, High Testosterone Means Low Interest in Classical Music
Our hormones appear to influence our musical preferences.
Classical Music
How to Save Classical Music, According to Stephen Hough
As the genre faces tough economic times, the acclaimed pianist is rethinking how to perform, present, and market it.
What the Music You Hate Says About You
We're more open to certain genres than we were 20 years ago, and more closed to others.
Bringing Classical Music to the Medical Clinic
A Minnesota experiment in which live musicians perform for waiting patients gets high marks from the staff.
Is Peer Pressure Shortening Your Life?
New research says that may have been the fate of some of the 19th century’s greatest composers.
Listening to Music May Be Good for Heart Health
A Greek study found classical music fans are particularly prone to its positive physiological effects.
Do We See Good Music Better Than We Hear It?
Listening may not be the best way to judge an orchestra's chops.
Online, Mozart in Background Boosts Women’s Attractiveness
But a study finds men are more likely to be judged as good-looking if heavy metal is used as background music on their homepage.
Playing Prokofiev Is a Pain: The Physical Toll of Being a Musician
A new study from Australia finds working as an orchestral musician takes an intense physical toll.
The Cult of Amazon: Meet the Most Hardcore Reviewers on the Site
Who would write, almost daily, 1,000-word overviews of composers and music that most of the general population has never heard of and probably don't care to know about? Inside the weird world of Amazon's most hardcore reviewers and their quest for the best.
Study: How to Entice People to Buy Symphony Tickets
New research suggests that, contrary to common belief, ticket buyers are not particularly hostile toward contemporary compositions.