When Sufjan Stevens, Nico Muhly, Bryce Dessner and James McAlister first performed their collaboration Planetarium at BAM in 2013, we were blown away by the experience, which seamlessly blended elements of classical, […]
by Steven Pisano (All photos by Steven Pisano.) One of the highlights of Nadia Sirota’s recent four-night residency at Symphony Space was the world premiere last Friday night of Irish
Nadia Sirota (and Friends) at Symphony Space Read Post »
by Steven Pisano Photo by Steven Pisano The Brooklyn Youth Chorus enjoys a solid go-to reputation in the city’s classical music world, frequently singing a supporting role in choral works
The Brooklyn Youth Chorus Performs “Black Mountain Songs” at BAM Read Post »
by Jacob Ryan Photo credit: Steve J. Sherman, Carnegie Hall The Kronos Quartet's 40th-anniversary concert last Friday night at Carnegie Hall started with a guest appearance by Big Bird—which, I
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by Aristea Mellos and FoM For those who remember stealing their parents' car to catch the old Pink Floyd laser-light shows at the Hayden Planetarium (okay, maybe that was just me),
Nico Muhly, Sufjan Stevens & Bryce Dessner’s “Planetarium” at BAM Read Post »
by James Pellegrino Photo: Stephanie BergerOn Thursday, BAM kicked off the first of a three-night festival titled Crossing Brooklyn Ferry, featuring three stages of music and film. The event is co-sponsored
Crossing Brooklyn Ferry: Thursday Read Post »
It's hard to believe that it's been 4 1/2 years since the premiere of David Lang's the little match girl passion at Zankel Hall. I was there, and remember the piece standing out
Making Music: David Lang at Zankel Hall Read Post »
