It must bug the bejeezus out of the big-budget U.S. orchestras to hear over and over again that The Cleveland Orchestra – long regarded as one of the Big Five […]
The Cleveland Orchestra Returns to Carnegie Hall with Mozart and Shostakovich Read Post »
For 17 years now – or as long as this website has been around – the NYC-based chamber group yMusic have brought a sort-of indie sensibility to new music, equally
yMusic Plays Music of Earth, Sea and New York at Zankel Hall Read Post »
Vienna Philharmonic with Riccardo Muti, Carnegie Hall, 3/1/25. Pete Matthews In January 2003, I took my first-ever trip to Vienna: a five-day whirlwind that included visits to museums and palaces,
The Vienna Philharmonic Soars With the Staples at Carnegie Hall Read Post »
Last night, Carnegie Hall was transformed into an outpost of Eastern European culture. There were flowers on stage and bouquets for the musicians. Patrons in black tie and glittering evening
The Czech Philharmonic Brings the “Year of Czech Music” to Carnegie Hall Read Post »
NYO-USA at World Orchestra Week, Carnegie Hall, 8/5/24 For most of its history, Carnegie Hall was dark for the summer: a concession to the days before air conditioning when most
The Youth of the World Come to Carnegie Hall for World Orchestra Week Read Post »
It's not unheard of for concertmasters of major orchestras to take a brief leave from their positions to perform as soloists, or even fill in for other orchestras in need
A Quartet of Concertmasters Join Sejong Soloists at Zankel Hall Read Post »
Zankel Hall was abuzz Thursday night where The Knights performed their final concert of the season as part of their new Carnegie Hall residency. Never content to just be a
The Knights Perform New and Classic(al) Music at Zankel Hall Read Post »
Photo: Sara Krulwich/The New York Times The Met's current revival of Verdi's La Forza Del Destino – which will be broadcast live in HD and on the radio this Saturday
From Wagner to Verdi: Lise Davidsen at Carnegie Hall and the Met Opera Read Post »
Growing up in a proud Irish-American family, I am an unapologetic fan of all things Irish: the food, the literature, the craic. And, especially the music: a high-spirited blend of
Irish Music in the Concert Hall: Camerata Ireland at Zankel Hall Read Post »
