It hits No. 1 for the first time on both the Classical Albums & Classical Crossover Albums charts.
Two iconic labels are opening up shop in the world's second most populous country.
The surprise came during Gustavo Dudamel and the Los Angeles Philharmonic's performance on April 19.
Billboard Japan spoke with Kobayashi, who shared her current mindset as she continues to advance her career while enjoying major changes in her life.
The publisher of Schoenberg's groundbreaking works says efforts are underway to digitize the compositions.
The 24-year-old piano phenom — who represents Georgia in Billboard’s Global No. 1s series — has transcended the classical genre where he made his name.
Also this week: Downtown has a new director of A&R, Big Loud gets Carter a promotion, and a DJ about to perform at the Sphere hires a creative director.
"There was no thought of nationality, and in music there never should be."
As leader of the L.A. Philharmonic, he's transformed the city’s — and classical music’s — audience. He wants to expand that mission when he assumes control of the N.Y. ensemble in 2026.
Pics of the conductor as he readies a new chapter at the New York Philharmonic.
