Music

Peony Pavilion is one of China's most famous operas, but uncut performances of this romantic 16th century work can take more than 22 hours. An adapted version of the dream-like opera will take place at the Metropolitan Museum.

There might be no bluegrass music as we know it without Wade Mainer.

Ever hear the one about the cellist who walked into a bar? No joke, he and several colleagues from the Cleveland Orchestra have been playing pickup gigs at a local watering hole. It's standing room only at the Happy Dog, a neighborhood bar on Cleveland's near-west side.