“The Love for Three Oranges” at Opera Philadelphia
by Steven Pisano (All photos by Steven Pisano.) Opera Philadelphia's recent production of Sergei Prokofiev's "The Love for Three Oranges" was a frothy, fun concoction, less an opera than a
Classical
New York Philharmonic Plays ‘Close Encounters & Psycho’
by Nick Stubblefield The New York Philharmonic delighted enthusiastic crowds at Lincoln Center’s David Geffen Hall two weeks ago with the return of its popular “Art of the Score” series,
2019 NYC Summer Music Preview
It's up in the mid-80's today in NYC, which has got me thinking about my favorite time of year: summer, when all sorts of amazing music heads outdoors. In addition
A Thousand Thoughts: Kronos Quartet with Sam Green at The Town Hall
"The string quartet repertoire was probably changed more by (Kronos Quartet) than by any other group." – Philip Glass What is a string quartet? That seems to have been the
Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center Celebrates George Crumb at 90
by Steven Pisano and Pete Matthews (All photos by Steven Pisano.) The American composer George Crumb turns 90 later this year, but the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center started
New York Woodwind Quintet at the Tenri Cultural Center
On any given night in New York, there are literally dozens – hundreds – of music events competing for your attention. Most of which are well above grade. But, you
For Notre Dame
Pérotin, Sederunt principes, c. 1199, written for Notre Dame de Paris. Performed by The Early Music Consort, directed by David Munrow.
Janacek’s “Diary of One Who Disappeared” at BAM
by Steven Pisano (All photos by Steven Pisano.) The Czech composer Leoš Janáček (1854-1928) is perhaps best known in this country for his operas Jenufa and The Cunning Little Vixen,
American Symphony Orchestra Performs Bohuslav Martinu’s Opera “Julietta” at Carnegie Hall
by Steven Pisano (All photos by Steven Pisano) The conductor Leon Botstein has led the American Symphony Orchestra for more than 25 years, and has developed a reputation for championing