Concert “We Have Gone As Far As We Can Together” Combines Opera and Ritual for a Cathartic Experience 6 Nov 0
Interview 5 questions to Joan La Barbara (composer, performer, educator) This weekend’s Ne(xt)works’ Music Without Dance—a multi-event festival focusing on recent and historical musical works originally created to be heard with.. 25 Feb 0
Album Arvo Pärt Spans the Millenial Divide with Timeless Gems (Naxos) Pärt Piano Music by Naxos features pianist Ralph van Raat interpreting the Estonian composer’s music spanning over four decades. This.. 25 Feb 0
Video Hanging out with Timothy Andres | Hang #3 For this Hang #3, Timothy Andres welcomed us in his Brooklyn apartment. We talked about his Nonesuch album (Shy and.. 24 Feb 0
Interview 5 questions to Nicole Lizee (Composer) In Death to Kosmische you have the string quartet use a stylophone and an omnichord. In the past you’ve used an Atari.. 23 Feb 0
Concert Crouch End Festival Chorus/David Temple: Barbican, London The Crouch End Festival Chorus, directed by David Temple, has established itself as a leading chorus with work that spans.. 22 Feb 0
Album Claire Chase releases Terrestre on New Focus Recordings On her new album Terrestre, Claire Chase achieves every woodwind player’s fantasy: playing with a perfect response, solid tone, and.. 21 Feb 0
Concert Premiere Commission 10th anniversary concert at Le Poisson Rouge The Premiere Commission 10th Anniversary Concert at Le Poisson Rouge, February 13th, 2012, featured one New York premiere and three.. 20 Feb 0
Concert A Far Cry, Slow Six and This Will Destroy You at Ecstatic Music Festival Music is often colorfully compared to alchemy. Both arts involve the careful meeting of scientific logic and emotive, mystical chaos... 17 Feb 0
Video Hanging out with Leah Kardos at Steinway Hall | Hang #2 Leah Kardos was in town this week and I am so happy I got to hang out with her (and.. 15 Feb 0
Concert Sxip Shirey and Angélica Negrón at Ecstatic Music Festival The length of an usual article on this blog would probably not be enough to merely list the different instruments crowded.. 14 Feb 0
Nathalie Joachim’s Cello Concerto Premiere Reminds That Programming Black Artists Should Be Year Long 2
George Lewis Has Spent His Career Creating Space for Black Musicians -- His New Opera is No Exception 5