Features

Two years of preparation culminated last October in a bold performance of Leonard Bernstein's most eccentric work. It brought together 500 artists - singers, dancers, instrumentalists - in an ambitious collaboration that no one involved will soon forget.

by Bret McCabe
Photography by Edward S. Davis
Spring 2019

by Christine Grillo
Photography by Keith Weller
Fall 2018

With leaner productions no longer tied to the big stage, contemporary composers of operas are casting a fearless gaze upon some of the most serious issues in modern society — including human trafficking, terminal illness, and gender transition.

by Richard Byrne
Fall 2018

How Peabody is leading the way to attract a more varied array of students and faculty - and why such efforts are crucial to the future of classical music.

by Christen Brownlee
Illustration by Erin Robinson
Spring 2018

During nearly six decades at Peabody, pianist Leon Fleisher has launched countless influential careers - offering unparalleled wisdom and insight that transcends the act of music-making.

by Bret McCabe
Illustration by Peter Strain
Spring 2018

Peabody alumni are planting seeds of excellence and building new audiences for classical music. Meet five who are leading the way right here in Maryland.

by Richard Byrne.
Spring 2018