For Glen
A take on the death of Irish musician Glen Hansard from a motorcycle crash outside of Dublin, age 56
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Summer Blockbusters: The New York Philharmonic and the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra Play Live to Film
A long, long time ago…I was one of those classical music snobs who turned their nose up at the notion of symphony orchestras playing movie music. I had all of
Gustavo Dudamel Heralds his Arrival at the NY Philharmonic’s 2026-27 Season Announcement
In a much-hyped event, accompanied by theatrical lighting, live entertainment, and an prize fight-style introduction by Lin-Manuel Miranda, Gustavo Dudamel took to the stage of Geffen Hall last night with
Big Ears Festival 2024 Preview
It's been seven long years since I last went to the Big Ears Festival, a combination of Covid shutting things down (2020-21) and my own inertia. But, I'm happily returning
Preview: Franz Welser-Möst with the Vienna Philharmonic at Carnegie Hall
Franz Welser-Möst with the Vienna Philharmonic, Carnegie Hall, 2/26/17 “Now, whenever I stand in front of them, it’s just making music with good friends.”
Weekend Preview: Metropolis Ensemble Biophony at Brooklyn Botanic Garden
The weather looks a bit iffy tomorrow, but the rain should hold off just long enough for Metropolis Ensemble's 2nd annual outdoor musical extravaganza Biophony at Brooklyn Botanic Garden, featuring the
“Elizabeth Cree” at Opera Philadelphia
by Steven Pisano (All photos by Steven Pisano.) PHILADELPHIA, PA – "Elizabeth Cree," the new chamber opera by Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Kevin Puts and librettist Mark Campbell playing through
FREE TICKETS: “The Lion” at Lynn Redgrave Theater at Culture Project NYC
NOTE: This contest has ended The Lion, the gripping, autobiographical solo show written and performed by Benjamin Scheuer, will play an extended engagement Off-Broadway from February 3 to March 29th.
FREE TICKETS: Ensemble ACJW at SubCulture
“The new face of classical music for New York … these performers have the musical goods,” said The New York Times. Ensemble ACJW'S fresh, open minded approach to music heads