The biggest classical music events of 2024 and why they mattered

A costumed singer in a golden suit performs on a catwalk above string players of the L.A. Phil during "Das Rheingold."

Classical music has been on the front lines in a year marked by division and distraction, protest and intolerance, war and suffering. A pro-Palestinian UCLA student encampment fell under violent attack in April on the […]

3 wins for L.A. Opera, Pacific Opera Project, Independent Opera

A young woman lies on a carved casket, reaching down to the young man on the floor next to it

If Los Angeles has a reputation for opera, it is as an outlier, a city freed from encrusted tradition and eager to invent. Long Beach Opera, the Industry and the Los Angeles Philharmonic have together […]

Alison Sweeney reflects on her 30th Hallmark film and holiday viewing

Alison Sweeney looks into the distance

Seeing Alison Sweeney on a screen without a grove of festively-decorated Christmas trees or the glow of twinkly lights is disorienting — like finding out the truth about Santa. As one of the Hallmark Channel‘s […]

Solange brings Eldorado Ballroom to Disney Hall

Solange brings Eldorado Ballroom to Disney Hall

As her fans are happy to remind her, it’s been five and a half long years since the release of Solange’s last album. But even the most impatient of her admirers would have to admit […]

The Evolution Of Music Festivals: From Ancient Times To Modern Era

The Evolution Of Music Festivals: From Ancient Times To Modern Era

History says that music has always had a major role in shaping culture, therefore cultural festivals. Music has always been a big part of cultural festivities, from ancient Greece’s Pythian Games to 11th-century Scottish Mods. […]

Angelina Jolie Spills On ‘Almost 7 Months’ Of Training To Portray Famed Opera Singer

Jolie said her children "helped to block the door" as she privately trained to sing like Callas.

Angelina Jolie has seemingly put her all into her next role — and spent half a year in training. The Oscar-winning actor recently wrapped filming her starring role in Pablo Larraín’s “Maria,” an upcoming biopic […]

Eighties pop icon, 55, looks like she’s ageing backwards 35 years after huge hit, working with Eminem and quitting fame

Martika looks amazing 35 years after her big tune hit the charts

EIGHTIES pop icon Martika looks like she’s ageing backwards 35 years after huge hit, working with Prince and Eminem and quitting fame. The 55-year-old – real name Marta Marrero – is best known for her […]

Chamber music revives Doheny Mansion, Sierra Madre Playhouse

A vintage postcard shows palm trees in front of a large, ornate home

Summer is the season when chamber music, that most intimate of musical genres, meets the great outdoors. At America’s destination festivals, you can find chambers by sea (La Jolla SummerFest), in the desert (Santa Fe […]

Mad for Madonna? Know your Taylor Swift from your Katy Perry? Test your music mettle with this Popmaster TV super quiz

DJ Ken Bruce has devised a special quiz for readers to celebrate PopMaster TV's return

RECKON you’re top of the pops? Well, here is your chance to prove yourself a real maestro of the charts. Legendary DJ Ken Bruce has devised a special quiz for readers to celebrate PopMaster TV […]

Unlocking the keys to musical brilliance: Junwen Liang’s story

Unlocking the keys to musical brilliance: Junwen Liang’s story

Photo courtesy of Junwen Liang Opinions expressed by Digital Journal contributors are their own. Junwen Liang’s journey from the quaint Chinese city of Nanning to the global stage of classical music is a testament to his dedication. […]