“The Star-Spangled Banner,” our nation’s anthem, has been a frequent and often welcome sound at sporting events for quite some time. There has, however, been been a challenge as to whether or not it ...

These melodies are not just traditions, they’re expressions of gratitude and unity, reminding us all that music is the true ...

The VSO's version seemed, indeed, like a merry English community festival, with a stirring, almost patriotic ending. One of the program's intriguing aspects is that several of the pieces share that ...