A series of classic songs and musical arrangements have entered the Public Domain this year; here are just a few of them.

Following are some recommendations — by no means exhaustive — of classical music events to mark on your calendar for the coming months. May you find them inspirational in the new year.

Music history’s most iconic bass guitar riff is inspired by seven notes from the first movement of Bruckner’s Fifth Symphony. Lead singer Jack White had classical training as a student, and while the ...

Happy New Year, Essential Arts readers ... Here are five of the classical music, visual art and theater offerings we’re most anticipating in the coming months: You may occasionally receive ...