Writing (co-writing) this book has given me an opportunity to combine these passions/pleasures, by taking Schumann’s own invaluable advice for the young musicians of his day, and updating it in order ...

In recent weeks, some people have written me to take exception to my description of programming at the National Symphony Orchestra as “business as usual.” One of the points of having a large orchestra ...

He was on stage for just half an hour, but cellist Steven Isserlis CBE enchanted the packed Jamshed Bhabha Theatre in Mumbai on the night of September 20. As conductor Alpesh Chauhan waved his baton, ...

With all its expertise in the music of its namesake era, the Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra’s forays into the classical and early Romantic repertory can yield abundant rewards. This week’s splendid ...

Classical musicians aren’t in it for the money; aimless practice does more harm than good; it takes a genius to recognise one … Schumann’s Advice to Young Musicians is key, writes Steven Isserlis I ...

Steven Isserlis and Friends Children's Concerts. Where: The 92nd Street Y, 1395 Lexington Ave., New York. When: 3 p.m. Sunday and Dec. 9 and May 11. How much: $16 ...

Valentine’s Day has come and gone, but Steven Isserlis is still thinking about romance. The great British cellist arrives in the Bay Area this week with a program exploring the links between love and ...

Now aged 64, his famous mop of labradoodle-style hair has turned white but the power and beauty of his playing is, if anything, stronger than ever, as witness his latest appearance with Simone Young ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Cellist Steven Isserlis will perform at Yale University in April. (Courtesy Jean Baptiste Millot/Yale University School of Music) ...