Photo: Ken Howard "This is a democracy! We are subject to the rule of law!" - The Trial ST. LOUIS, MO – There's a shift happening in the way opera is […]
U.S. Premiere of Philip Glass’ “The Trial” at Opera Theatre St. Louis Read Post »
The URL for Andrew Ousley's Crypt Sessions music series, which just wrapped up its second season, is "Deathofclassical.com", which can be taken both as a macabre joke or an aesthetic mission
The Crypt Sessions Preview “Elizabeth Cree” at the Church of the Intercession Read Post »
by Steven Pisano (All photos by Steven Pisano) Alex Weiser is a young composer who writes ethereal and quietly emotional music that always sounds like a soul alone in the
“and all the days were purple”: Music by Alex Weiser at Roulette Read Post »
It's Memorial Day weekend, which means it's time for the music to head outdoors into the parks, piers and schoolyards throughout the five boroughs (and beyond). As is our catholic, omnivorous nature here
2017 Summer Music Preview Read Post »
As Alan Gilbert winds down his eight-year tenure as the NY Philharmonic's music director over the next few weeks (Damn, where does the time go?), the Phil is marking the occasion with a series of concerts
NY Philharmonic’s CONTACT! at National Sawdust Read Post »
by Steven Pisano (All photos by Steven Pisano.) The MATA Young Composers Now! festival, ending a week-long run at The Kitchen tonight, turns 20 years old next year. Over that span
MATA’s Young Composers Now! Festival at The Kitchen Read Post »
There is a change happening in opera. Once the province of coloratura sopranos and heldentenors belting at the top of their lungs, opera is beginning to embrace all sorts of singing and instrumentation,
Opera Cabal Performs Ken Ueno’s AEOLUS at National Sawdust Read Post »
"I can't tell you how much I love this quartet. The way they play this music is just amazing. I actually just sat with them backstage and told them: 'We
Attacca Quartet Plays John Adams at National Sawdust Read Post »
"I think the unexpected nature (of Knoxville) gives the festival a certain relief that it wouldn't have if it was where everybody expects it to be." – Ashley Capps, Founder/Artistic Director,
Big Ears Festival 2017 Recap Read Post »
