by Michael Cirigliano II Photo credit: TheOrthodoxChurch.info If there were any doubts as to why Arvo Pärt remains the most-performed living composer for three years running, one only had to
by Robert Leeper Brooklyn-based musical outfit Dawn of Midi draws influences from experimental jazz, minimalism, and electronic music—though none of these would fit as descriptors for the music—to create what has been
CLEVELAND, OH – When I visited Cleveland for the first time this past January, I wanted to figure out just how the Cleveland Orchestra – widely regarded as one of
Rite of Summer, the outdoor series of free concerts directed by the pianists Blair McMillen and Pam Goldberg that emphasizes contemporary classical music, kicks off its fourth season on May 31 with
by Brian Corliss Composer and multi-instrumentalist Henry St. Claire Fredricks—better known as Taj Mahal—brought forth his diverse roots to a solo show at City Winery on Memorial Day. From the moment he sat down
NOTE: This contest has ended. Eclectic jazz, R&B, and pop drummer Mark McLean releases his new album, Feel Alright, at SubCulture this Wednesday, May 28 at 8:00 p.m. and FoM is giving
NOTE: This contest has ended. FoM is giving away a pair of free tickets to blues kingpin Taj Mahal's (a.k.a. Henry St. Claire Fredericks) 8:00 p.m. show this Monday, May 26 at
by James Rosenfield Photo credit: Ian Douglas, The New York Times There was both a sense of gravitas and relief when the venerable Bernard Haitink arrived on the Avery Fisher Hall
by Jim Rosenfield Photo credit: Tina Fineberg, The New York Times Carnegie Hall has been a hotbed of musical excitement over the past few weeks, first with David Lang's collected stories
