The Perceived Delicacy of the Female Conductor
New research finds listeners judge symphonic music differently when they’re told the conductor is a woman.
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The Direct Line From Confucius to Lang Lang
A Chinese-American pianist and scholar argues China’s embrace of Western classical music is rooted in Confucian values.
Cultural Divide Persists as Musical Tastes Shift
New research from Britain finds music lovers are increasingly crossing genres, but they remain divided in their tastes.
Visual Cues Impact Judgment of Piano Performances
When it comes to classical pianists like Yuja Wang, what you see influences what you hear.
Classical Music Linked to High Intelligence
An evolutionary theorist provides evidence that intelligent individuals are more likely to enjoy purely instrumental music.
Musical Beat Enhances Visual Comprehension
New research finds a link between musical rhythm and visual processing, and offers a tantalizing clue to the art form’s origins.
With Music, Ignorance May Be Bliss
Put down those program notes: New research suggests describing a piece of classical music may diminish the pleasure of listening.