Frederic Rzewski (1938-2021)
(Frederic Rzewski performing The People United Shall Never Be Defeated! at 2017's Big Ears Festival) De mortuis nihil nisi bonum ("Don't speak ill of the dead") – Chilon of Sparta […]
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Ensemble Signal Celebrates Steve Reich’s 80th Birthday at Miller Theater
by Nick Stubblefield A string section, a wind section, six percussionists, six singers, and four pianos on one stage: that's how you throw an 80th birthday party for Steve Reich, widely
The First Annual BRIC JazzFest Marathon
by Steven Pisano (All photos by Steven Pisano,) If I had thought about it too much ahead of time, I probably would have stayed home. Five hours of nonstop jazz, on three stages,
James Carson and Lyndon Rochelle at Rockwood Music Hall
by Nicholas Fernandez Photo credit: James Carson Pianist James Carson and drummer Lyndon Rochelle poured their hearts into a set of original compositions and improvisations at Rockwood Music Hall on Friday.
Mariel Roberts’ Nonextraneous Sounds Record Release Concert
by Gabriel Furtado Cellist Mariel Roberts performing Tristan Perich’s “formations” for cello and one-bit sound. Record releases fill me with trepidation. These events have the potential to reach a lofty