April 14, 2023 by
The five-time Grammy winner has mounted two operas at the Metropolitan Opera, which until 2021 had never staged a work by a Black composer. Hear him discuss the future of opera with Lara Downes.
April 12, 2023 by Amy Bishop
“This work has been in progress – and in process – for three years,” says Sam Brukhman, founding Artistic Director of the Verdigris Ensemble, speaking of their world premiere of “SHAMS.” The production includes poetry of Rumi, set to original music by internationally recognized composer Sahba Aminikia and improvisational art by Kevork Mourad. Hear Sam… Read more »
April 8, 2023 by Justin Bowers
Terence Blanchard made history last season when his opera Fire Shut Up in My Bones was the first work by a Black composer staged by the Metropolitan Opera. And the Met has asked for more.
April 7, 2023 by Justin Bowers
Thomas Bangalter, formerly of French electronic music duo Daft Punk, has released a classical music album: the score to a ballet titled Mythologies that draws on American minimalism and Baroque works.
April 6, 2023 by Amy Bishop
“The Archduke Trio is the pinnacle of Beethoven’s piano trios, and one of his iconic masterpieces,” says John Owings, the Herndon Professor of Music and Chair of the Piano Division at Texas Christian University. “Right from the beginning, you hear this sense of grandeur and nobility, (which) of course, befits the title, The Archduke.” Owings… Read more »
April 2, 2023 by Justin Bowers
The influential Japanese composer died March 28 from cancer. A wide-ranging musician, the Yellow Magic Orchestra co-founder was a synth-pop idol and the writer of sweeping movie scores.
March 28, 2023 by Amy Bishop
“We received 248 applications, which is huge, considering the workload,” says Jacques Marquis, president and CEO of The Cliburn. “And that’s good also, because it means that the competition is well known in the world.” Some of the world’s best teen pianists will come to Dallas to compete for the gold June 8-17th in a… Read more »
March 24, 2023 by Justin Bowers
A new collection of recordings finally freed from the vaults offers a chance to hear one of opera’s greatest artists sing Wagner, Strauss, Berlioz and more.
March 23, 2023 by Amy Bishop
“Don’t let your disability hold you back,” says 16-year-old Grace Novacheck, a pianist who lives in Westlake, Texas. “You can try two, three, four, five, ten instruments until you get it right, and it can also lead to a lot of amazing opportunities.”Grace – who was born with Escobar Syndrome – had an amazing opportunity… Read more »
March 22, 2023 by Justin Bowers
Scientists have sequenced the genome of Ludwig van Beethoven from two-century-old locks of hair, and found clues about the ailments that plagued him in life.
