World Music Institute Presents Anda Union at Merkin Hall
by Steven Pisano (All photos by Steven Pisano.) On March 30, the World Music Institute hosted a fascinating concert at Merkin Hall featuring the Mongolian musical group Anda Union, whose […]
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
Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra at Carnegie Hall
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,
Maggie Rogers at La Gaîté Lyrique in Paris
by Katie Zepf PARIS, FRANCE – While in Paris two weeks ago (Feb. 22), I had the good fortune to see singer-songwriter Maggie Rogers perform at La Gaîté Lyrique. Rogers
The Kooks at Terminal 5
by Katie Zepf Thursday, I had the pleasure of seeing The Kooks for a second time at Terminal 5. The English indie rock band, fronted by Luke Pritchard, are best
Les Arts Florissants, “Rameau, Maître à Danser,” at BAM
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
Desmond Child in Lincoln Center’s “American Songbook” Series
by Steven Pisano (All photos by Steven Pisano.) He may not be a household name, but few songwriters have enjoyed the enormous success that Desmond Child has had over the
Yuja Wang at Carnegie Hall, with Igudesman and Joo
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