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Lachenmann / Nono / Schoenberg
The brilliant young group counter)induction performed a concert of Lachenmann, Nono and Schoenberg at the Italian Academy at Columbia University last night (March 4).
Lachenmann / Nono / Schoenberg
The brilliant young group counter)induction performed a concert of Lachenmann, Nono and Schoenberg at the Italian Academy at Columbia University last night (March 4).
History Lessons: Nixon and Gandhi visit the MET
Suppose you’re writing an opera and want it to run at the Metropolitan Opera. For best results, make it minimal with a political subject.
History Lessons: Nixon and Gandhi visit the MET
Suppose you’re writing an opera and want it to run at the Metropolitan Opera. For best results, make it minimal with a political subject.
Mostly Symphonies 19.
Despite a US sojourn which included scoring a few Disney films, Dessau remains obscure outside of East Germany, his home from 1948 until his death in 1979.
Mostly Symphonies 19.
Despite a US sojourn which included scoring a few Disney films, Dessau remains obscure outside of East Germany, his home from 1948 until his death in 1979.
Spun of Celestial Shimmers
Released in 2011, Despite and Still is named for a song cycle in Samuel Barber’s plentiful range of vocal chamber music, much of it inspired by the work of early 20th century authors.
Spun of Celestial Shimmers
Released in 2011, Despite and Still is named for a song cycle in Samuel Barber’s plentiful range of vocal chamber music, much of it inspired by the work of early 20th century authors.
Of Pain and Pleasure
In this case, a trio of autumnal concerts, more “pain” is displayed than “pleasure,” but such is the nature of music making in Chicago.
Of Pain and Pleasure
In this case, a trio of autumnal concerts, more “pain” is displayed than “pleasure,” but such is the nature of music making in Chicago.
Pièces de Clavecin 6: Forqueray Forever
It has been a wonderful year for Forqueray: Two fresh releases paved the way for a desperately desired reissue.
Pièces de Clavecin 6: Forqueray Forever
It has been a wonderful year for Forqueray: Two fresh releases paved the way for a desperately desired reissue.
Enlisting in The String Contingent
Australian folk band The String Contingent is on the rise and on the verge of releasing a second album.
Enlisting in The String Contingent
Australian folk band The String Contingent is on the rise and on the verge of releasing a second album.
SteinMusic’s H2
Living with a quartet of H2 Harmonizers, Magic Diamonds and Magic Stones has exposed this earth-anchored secularist to a large dose of heaven.
SteinMusic’s H2
Living with a quartet of H2 Harmonizers, Magic Diamonds and Magic Stones has exposed this earth-anchored secularist to a large dose of heaven.
EA Bucket 13.
The open minded will set aside Voudouris’ opaque titles and impenetrable notes and discover four works whose concrète techniques confound associations.
EA Bucket 13.
The open minded will set aside Voudouris’ opaque titles and impenetrable notes and discover four works whose concrète techniques confound associations.
Munich Streets and Statues
A brief trip put me in Munich just after Oktoberfest.
Sublime Farewell: Beethoven’s Op. 111
Opening to the first page of the Henle edition of Sonata Op. 111. I realize how eager I am to get started, to crack the code and get inside.
Sublime Farewell: Beethoven’s Op. 111
Opening to the first page of the Henle edition of Sonata Op. 111. I realize how eager I am to get started, to crack the code and get inside.
Why Mahler Should Rest
Even before the recent spate of double celebrations, marking 150 years since his birth and 100 years since his death, Gustav Mahler had gained celebrity far beyond his achievements, which are large in scope, yet shallow in musical integrity.
Why Mahler Should Rest
Even before the recent spate of double celebrations, marking 150 years since his birth and 100 years since his death, Gustav Mahler had gained celebrity far beyond his achievements, which are large in scope, yet shallow in musical integrity.