Cutting Edge Concerts Kicks Off Tonight
Thus far, 2011 seems to be the year of the festival. From Tune Up to Tully Scope and beyond, a wide variety of adventurous outings have been offered in New…
Exploring the Metropolis Expands Residency Program
Exploring the Metropolis administers the Con Edison Composer Residency Program, a response to the challenges musicians face finding space to work in the ever more pricey environs of New York.…
Maya Beiser at the Rubin Museum Tonight
In the current economy – particularly in the recording industry – expediency can sometimes trump artistry. All too often, classical artists with a recent CD release can’t afford to worry…
Happy Birthday Mario!
Composer Mario Davidovsky turns 77 today. The International Contemporary Ensemble and soprano Tony Arnold are celebrating his birthday with a Portrait Concert at Miller Theatre tonight at 8 PM (details…
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Levine leaving BSO, but show goes on with Birtwistle premiere
We’re saddened to learn of James Levine’s cancellation of the rest of his appearances this season at the Boston Symphony Orchestra and his resignation from the post of BSO Music…
Tuning in Tonight at the Armory
This week I’m going to be covering the Tune-In Festival at the Park Avenue Armory for Musical America. Earlier this month, the Armory made the news for another high profile…
Out on the Town with Vijay Iyer, Rudresh Mahanthappa and Bunky Green
One of the great perks of living in Ann Arbor, Michigan is the University Musical Society (UMS), a community group that, for 132 years, has brought diverse programs of dance,…
Talea provides NY with Unsuk Chin Portrait
Unsuk Chin (b. 1961) is a decorated composer and an important figure on the international scene. But even though she’s won the prestigious Grawemeyer Prize, one could still argue that…
Congrats to Daugherty and the Nashville SO
Sure, we all can complain about the Grammy Awards. For me, the lack of representation of classical music and jazz on the telecast is just one of many disappointments. But…
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LA X(enakis)
JACK Quartet presents two concerts in LA this coming Sunday and Monday. On 2/13, they’re giving an afternoon concert for the Da Camera Society (tickets/details here) at the Southern California…