Since its premiere in May 1824, Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 - especially its final “Ode to Joy” choral movement - has become recognized worldwide for its humanistic message of brotherhood and unity. It ...

While we will always have the classic Christmas songs to fall back on, there are countless more holiday tracks released every year–2024 is no exception. Below, find three newly released holiday hits ...

American composer Christopher Rouse in 1990 completed his 11-movement suite of original Christmas carols titled “Karolju” [“kah-ROLL-you”]. Unusually, that’s a made-up word, as are his original texts ...

Focal Naim America has launched a series of “Mixed on Focal” playlists including two new playlists featuring Classical selections and Holiday favorites in Dolby Atmos or Sony 360 Reality Audio. Focal ...

Tired of listening to the same old Christmas tunes? 2024 had plenty of recordings in store that make for an excellent streaming playlist on Christmas Day. Swen Pförtner/dpa Looking for a soundtrack ...

It might be warm and humid, but that doesn't mean you can't start getting into the holiday spirit. Halloween is over, and as the year winds down, many people are already turning their attention to the ...

It’s Christmas once again, the only time of year when you’ll ever mention Mariah Carey and Shane MacGowan in the same breath. No doubt that “All I Want for Christmas is You” and “Fairytale of New York ...

Christmas is fast approaching, and it's time to get even deeper into the spirit, Nashville style. When it comes to Christmas classics, country music stars continue to deliver over the years, again and ...

Looking for a soundtrack for your Christmas morning? We mean, of course, besides a chorus of kids screaming out, “Let’s open the presents — NOW!” Here are 5 songs that would combine for an excellent ...