"The most sensible explanation is that there is something inherently relaxing about this genre of music, perhaps resulting in the release of chemicals that bring about a pleasurable state of mind," ...

BioAcoustic Research Inc. sold more than 250,000 CDs and downloads of its “Through a Dog’s Ear” albums. The collections offer selections designed to soothe dogs, with music sorted by age -- ...

A few hundred onlookers watched raptly as the sounds of a violin and cello from The Confluence Quartet filled a one-block stretch of the Uptown neighborhood Saturday. From a small stage Saturday ...

Mozart could be the trick to keeping barking dogs calm. Classical music can keep a pup composed when an owner leaves the house, and it can help reduce separation anxiety, according to new research ...

Whatever your mood, choose the right soundtrack for you with Classic FM’s wide-ranging playlists, exclusive to Global Player. They say music is the language of the soul. Whether you’re in need of a ...

The equine charity rescues and rehabilitates horses, some from traumatic situations. Staff say the calming classical music ...

Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Pianist and composer Chad Lawson is leading a performance at the Southbank Centre’s Queen Elizabeth Hall. He ...

You may have heard the claim that listening to classical music makes you smarter. But is this just a myth, or does classical music really have an effect on the brain? Music, as they say, nourishes the ...

Today’s fast-paced, on-demand world offers immense opportunity -- and plenty of distraction. Tuning out worries and remaining focused can be especially difficult for children, many of whom feel ...

McDonald’s is experimenting with a novel — albeit completely classical — way to calm their rowdier customers. A couple of Mickey D’s locations in Scotland and England are reportedly pumping classical ...