Indie Cred
Most people assume that indie rock, with its underground, anti-establishment pedigree, is significantly more authentic than mainstream rock or pop. In fact, like the rest of the music industry, it
Jazz Maestro
Six weeks ago, I was introduced to the art of "conduction" by Greg Tate’s Burnt Sugar, where Tate waved his arms around to indicate highs and lows, fasts and slows
Pyongyang or Bust
Dan Wakin reports in today’s Times that local PBS affiliate WNET will broadcast the Feb. 26 concert by the New York Philharmonic in Pyongyang, North Korea. The concert will be
Music and Theater
I often hear the complaint among my more visually-oriented friends that there’s "nothing to look at" when they go to a classical concert. Certain institutions, like the LA Philharmonic or
The Better Choice
Those who live in New York know that there are two mainstream radio stations here that regularly program classical music. Without a doubt, WNYC, the local NPR affiliate, is by
This Is More Like It
I’ve received a bunch of comments about my recent post, calling the New York Philharmonic to task for what I felt was a substandard performance last week of Schumann and
Elliott
My grandmother, Agnes Matthews, was born on January 29, 1900, and lived a remarkably active and independent life well into her 90’s, when she accidentally fell and broke her hip.
One More Reason to Hate LA…
Out of jealousy, that is… "Brooklyn’s Grizzly Bear co-headlines with the Los Angeles Philharmonic in an awe-inspiring yet intimate evening of sensory immersion. The first half features the orchestra playing
Warmth
Acoustic instruments are having their moment in the indie scene, and for good reason: they can go fast and slow, soft and loud, harsh and pretty – all in an