A New Organ for New York: The Miller-Scott Organ at St. Thomas Church
"John taught me that… a pipe organ, breathing the living force of air, has a soul.” – Reverend Andrew C. Mead, former Rector, St. Thomas Church Look around, and you might
Classical
“Proving Up” at the Miller Theatre
by Steven Pisano (Photos by Rob Davidson for the Miller Theater.) "Proving Up," the new chamber opera by composer Missy Mazzoli and librettist Royce Vavrek, opened at the Miller Theatre Wednesday night,
Bridget Kibbey & Friends at The Angel’s Share in Green-Wood Cemetery
by Steven Pisano (All photos by Steven Pisano.) In recent years, to prove that classical music is not dead, we have seen the canon, as well as contemporary works, presented
Esa-Pekka Salonen’s “Foreign Bodies” at the New York Philharmonic
Photo: Chris Lee, NY Philharmonic When the New York Philharmonic reached out to Esa-Pekka Salonen several years ago to ask him to become an artistic partner, it was not, as
River to River Festival – “Naamah’s Ark”
by Steven Pisano (All photos by Steven Pisano.) Now in its 17th year, the River to River Festival is a series of free performances presented each summer in Lower Manhattan,
Summer 2018 Music Preview
Hard to believe it's already June, and while this year's Gov Ball has already come and gone, the music is just starting to move to the great outdoors. Below is
“Aida” by Regina Opera in Brooklyn
by Steven Pisano (All photos by Steven Pisano.) Now wrapping up its 48th season, the Regina Opera company in Brooklyn performs in the auditorium of a school, Our Lady
Heartbeat Opera’s Modernized Versions of “Fidelio” and “Don Giovanni”
by Steven Pisano (All photos by Steven Pisano.) Heartbeat Opera is one of a number of smaller opera companies seeking to maintain traditional opera as a vital force in
A Music Center for the 21st Century: Miami’s New World Symphony
MIAMI BEACH, FL – When most folks plan their vacation to South Beach, Florida, they likely dream of days spent lounging around pools in stylish art deco hotels, or sunning