From strads to shreds and Vivaldi to Van Halen, classical and heavy metal are a natural pairing

With ear-splitting excess, flamboyant virtuosity and a talent for transgression, where classical music has led, metal has followed. Let’s hope the Philharmonia’s Metal Orchestrated concert turns it up ...
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Raised on classical with a heart for heavy metal, violinist Rachel Barton Pine just wants ‘more great music’

FARGO — In her 40-year career, violinist Rachel Barton Pine has played all kinds of music, from classical to folk, Celtic, rock, jazz and even heavy metal. Still, she’s always looking for something ...
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Metal Symphony: How Bay Area Composer Jens Ibsen Is Shaking up the Classical Music World

Stay on top of what’s happening in the Bay Area with essential Bay Area news stories, sent to your inbox every weekday. Bay Area-raised host Ericka Cruz Guevarra brings you context and analysis to ...

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February 19, 2026 • The classic spiritual conjures themes of freedom and resilience, which flow through a conversation ...
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Putin prefers classical music to heavy metal

MOSCOW, December 20. /TASS/. Russian President Vladimir Putin said that he prefers classical music to heavy metal in an interview taken on the outcomes of his annual press conference. "Heavy metal is ...