Do Londoners appreciate the treasure in their midst? Historic Wigmore Hall is celebrating its 110th anniversary this year with special events but this hall is far more than just another venue.

One of the most remarkable prodigies of any generation, Avery Fisher Prize-winning violinist Sarah Chang has matured into a young artist whose musical insight, technical virtuosity, and emotional range continue to astonish. She has collaborated with most major orchestras, including the New York Philharmonic, the Chicago Symphony, the Berlin Philharmonic, the Vienna Philharmonic, the principal ...

Even before Charles Dutoit's final performance on Aug. 12 as artistic director of the Philadelphia Orchestra's summer residency at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center, a certain musical refrain came to mind. When I began covering Dutoit and the Philly in 2003, I quickly came to enjoy the conductor's unique style -- a mix of nonchalant stage presence and efficient and exacting baton technique ...