"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 […]
A Thousand Thoughts: Kronos Quartet with Sam Green at The Town Hall Read Post »
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
Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center Celebrates George Crumb at 90 Read Post »
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
New York Woodwind Quintet at the Tenri Cultural Center Read Post »
Pérotin, Sederunt principes, c. 1199, written for Notre Dame de Paris. Performed by The Early Music Consort, directed by David Munrow.
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,
Janacek’s “Diary of One Who Disappeared” at BAM Read Post »
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
by Steven Pisano (All photos by Steven Pisano) The Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra was at Carnegie Hall recently for a four-concert stand featuring works by Beethoven, Brahms, Mozart, Ives, and Mahler,
Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra at Carnegie Hall Read Post »
by Steven Pisano (All photos by Steven Pisano) William Christie founded Les Arts Florissants in 1979 as a way to celebrate his love of Baroque music from the 1700s, and
Les Arts Florissants, “Rameau, Maître à Danser,” at BAM Read Post »
by Steven Pisano (All photos by Steven Pisano.) The pianist Yuja Wang has been wowing audiences worldwide for over a decade. Her exuberant virtuoso technique has always been one of
Yuja Wang at Carnegie Hall, with Igudesman and Joo Read Post »
