Brahms in Buffalo
For the second time in two weeks, I found myself in Kleinhans Music Hall this past Saturday for a concert by the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra. When I last saw them, […]
For the second time in two weeks, I found myself in Kleinhans Music Hall this past Saturday for a concert by the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra. When I last saw them, […]
Through an unexpected twist of fate, I've begun spending occasional weekends in Buffalo: that western New York city best known for the Bills, Ani DiFranco and Hot Wings. And, while
The astonishing Paul Jacobs, chair of Juilliard's organ program since 2004, took the newly-restored Alice Tully Hall organ out for a spin Tuesday night as part of the ongoing White Light Festival.
It's hard to be believe that it's been nearly three years since since the debut of the Wordless Music Orchestra, in an epic concert at the Church of St. Paul
As with last week's concert by the Tallis Scholars, Saturday's concert featuring the Latvian National Choir – also part of the White Light Festival – juxtaposed the sacred music of
Thirteen years ago, violinist Gidon Kremer founded the Kremerata Baltica, made up of young musicians from his native Latvia, as well as the neighboring states of Estonia and Lithuania. Since
"Our wisest mortals have decided that music should add seasoning to devotion… where worshipers delight in voices blending in harmony." Palestrina It seems that the quiet, contemplative world of a cappella
As amazing as Janet Cardiff's 40-Part Motet is, it simply doesn't compare to the experience of hearing a mixed choir perform live. With that in mind, I made my way
Due to a fortunate lack of time, I'll need to cover both of this weekend's White Light Festival events in a single post. "Fortunate" because, while residing in completely different