New Book Praises Met Opera Maestro James Levine’s Deep Humanity
Classical 101 Archives For March 2012
At 75, Some Sit Back and Reflect…Not Philip Glass
Composer Has an Appointment at Carnegie Hall for his Birthday Philip Glass’ friends threw him a birthday party Sunday night, two days ahead of schedule. Not because there were early bird specials or an extra senior citizen discount. Rather, the venerable former taxi driver will be at Carnegie Hall for the world premiere of his [...]
Dudamel’s Dancing Orchestra
If you’ve been around classical music for the last few years, you likely know about the spectacular rise of conductor Gustavo Dudamel to his current position as music director of the Los Angeles Philharmonic. Before Dudamel landed that prestigious gig, his energetic conducting led the Simon Bolivar Youth Orchestra of Venezuela to precipitous heights and [...]
Mahler on Monday Coming to Symphony at 7
Gustav Mahler in 1907
For the next nine Mondays, we’re presenting the symphonies of Late-Romantic Austrian composer Gustav Mahler on Symphony at 7. Most will be two-hour broadcasts to accommodate these massive works.
Columbus Guitar Society Presents Dale Kavanagh
The Columbus Guitar Society will present Canadian-born classical guitarist Dale Kavanagh this Saturday (Jan. 28) at 8pm. The performance will take place at Capital University’s Huntington Recital Hall in Bexley.
Crying Child Brings Dayton Philharmonic Concert to a Halt
Disturbance causes another conductor to stop mid-performance; Philadelphia has new conductor…new recording contract
Breathtaking: Shifrin, Han and Finckel Perform Saturday, Jan. 28
Clarinetist David Shifrin, pianist Wu Han and cellist David Finckel
Pianist Wu Han says David Shifrin’s playing literally took her breath away in a recording session with cellist David Finckel for their “Clarinet Trios” CD. The trio performs works by Beethoven, Bruch and Brahms Saturday, Jan. 28, 8 p.m., at the Southern Theatre, pre-concert conversation at 7 p.m.
Classical Music As a Weapon?
Watch for the downbeat...
Why do government entities use Beethoven to beat bad guys?
Electronic (De)Composer Damian Catera Rocks Bach
Electroacoustic "decomposer" Damian Catera offers a new take on Bach's Well-Tempered Clavier
Just for a moment, imagine some of Bach’s harpsichord music, maybe an upbeat prelude or fugue from his Well-Tempered Clavier. Hear the soft yet steely twang of he harpsichord as it weaves a tapestry of never-ending melodies. Now, take a listen to electroacoustic composer Damian Catera‘s take on Bach in a promo featuring selections from [...]
Your Orchestra Needs an Audience? Take It to the Pub
The Amersham Arms in New Cross, outside London, is one of the pubs on the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment's pub crawl.
The Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment, known for its velvety period-instrument performances, is taking music of the Baroque – including drinking songs by Henry Purcell – on what it’s calling its “Purcell and Pork Scratchings” tour of London-area pubs.
Bernard Greenhouse’s Beloved Cello Gets Good Home at Record Price
Canadian arts patroness to lend Bernard Greenhouse’s cello to budding Montreal musician; The therapeutic powers of music; Julliard School recently announced a $20 million dollar endowment for Early Music
