JACK Quartet (Austin Wulliman and Christopher Otto on the right). Photo by Beowulf Sheehan. “Classical music is relaxing.” “I listen to classical music because it’s soothing.” “I turn on classical ...

For nearly 300 episodes now, the “Classical Classroom” podcast has helped to bring classical music a little more down to earth. References to Lady Gaga, the Smiths and Tom Waits pepper host Dacia Clay ...

Anne Midgette, chief classical music critic at The Washington Post, recently wrote an article that caught our attention called “A beginner's guide to enjoying classical music. No snobs allowed.” We ...