Throughout history, there have been several instruments implemented in music that may deem a little out of place, like the washboard and the jug. At one point, the synthesizer was probably written off ...

For her beguiling reimagining of “The Magic Flute,” adapter/director Mary Zimmerman scaled back Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s beloved 18th-century singspiel. But she did not skimp. Zimmerman’s downsized ...

A look at different examples of recording artists who have pivoted to a new musical genre at some point in their career. Last month, Andre 3000 made one of the most notable left turns in modern music ...

This Magic Flute is a production well worth seeking out—breathing exhilarating new life into a cherished classic with wit, ...