Parting
Last night’s Wordless Music show had the bittersweet taste of a farewell. Ronen told the sold-out crowd that this would probably be the last concert held at the Good Shepherd-Faith
Mandolin Time
I don’t usually get out of the office much during the day, but I cut out early yesterday to catch former Nickel Creek (and current Punch Brothers) frontman Chris Thile
Mandolin Time
I don’t usually get out of the office much during the day, but I cut out early today to catch former Nickel Creek (and current Punch Brothers) frontman Chris Thile
Virtuo(u)sity
Opera can play many roles. It can move us through passionate, star-crossed characters who reflect our fears and trials. It can overwhelm us with magnificent set designs and music of
More Free Summer Fun
The 2008 Lincoln Center Out of Doors festival schedule was announced this week, featuring three weeks of stellar free events. Here are the ones you’ll find me at this August.
Russian School
Speaking of free shows, my friend Pete and I made our way over to Hell’s Kitchen Friday night for the Movado Hour at the Baryshnikov Arts Center, which offers not
Free For All
The idea of offering a free piano recital by Richard Goode at Town Hall seems like a good idea in theory, poised to attract a grateful audience of the young
Opera and Popcorn
For the past two seasons, I’ve resisted attending the immensely popular HD simulcasts of the Met’s Saturday matinee performances, on the principle that if you live in New York and
Make Music New York – Take 2
I actually missed seeing any Make Music New York shows last year, but fortunately, it’s back again for a second year on Saturday, June 21. If you’re a musician and