The NY Phil's Young People's Concerts, the world's longest running family concert series, had already been around for 34 years when Leonard Bernstein took them over after becoming the Phil's music director in 1958. But, […]
NY Phil’s Young People’s Concert with Very Young Composers Read Post »
Apologies for the ad—you can thank the Times—but just had to share this tender, sweet improv by Caroline Shaw, who is making her way to L.A. as we speak with
GRAMMYs 2014 Preview Read Post »
by FoM Longtime readers of FoM know that I haven’t minced words about the visual and aural eyesore that is Avery Fisher Hall, by far the worst concert hall of any
WQXR Discussion on Avery Fisher Hall Renovation Read Post »
(Above: Bartok's studio at his house in Budapest.) "Bartok's #2 is probably the single-most difficult piece that I have ever played. I usually end up with a keyboard covered by
This Week: Lang Lang plays Bartok with the NY Philharmonic Read Post »
by Sky Disco The !!! (Chk Chk Chk) Showpaper benefit at 285 Kent Ave Sunday night was an adrenaline-pumping time. Upon entry, I witnessed several audience hopefuls get turned away by security
!!! (Chk Chk Chk) at 285 Kent Ave Read Post »
