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Organist Cameron Carpenter to Perform Music for Horror Film ‘The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari’ at Symphony Center on Halloween
Maverick organist Cameron Carpenter will perform his original macabre score to 'The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari' during a screening of the classic silent film at Symphony Center on Halloween. -
Classicalite Q&A with Steven Blier of NYFOS on “Art Song on the Couch: Lieder in Freud’s Vienna”… the Song Recital
New York Festival of Song will present “Art Song on the Couch: Lieder in Freud’s Vienna,” a program of songs by composers who were Sigmund Freud's contemporaries, in New York on November 11 and a preview performance in Boston on November 9. -
Fused Muse Ensemble Draws Attention to Environmental Issues Through Music, Dance and Video at Constellation in Chicago
The Fused Muse Ensemble will present “Breaking Ice,” a program of multimedia works that draws attention to climate change, melting icebergs and the fragility of nature, at Constellation in Chicago on October 16-18. -
Wayward Sisters and Baroque Era Bad Boys: Music Before 1800 Presents 40th Anniversary Season in New York
Music Before 1800's diverse 40th Anniversary Season will include everything from Anonymous 4 singing music of the Civil War to the Wayward Sisters playing music of 17th century braggarts, hotheads, curmudgeons and snobs. -
‘Stars of Lyric Opera at Millennium Park’ Presents Ana María Martínez, Mariusz Kwiecien, Andriana Chuchman and Other Vocal Superstars
Lyric Opera of Chicago’s annual free concert in Millennium Park is a golden opportunity to hear a preview of Lyric’s upcoming season, as well as operatic gems from seasons past. This year’s concert will take place in the Jay Pritzker Pavilion on September 6. -
Highlights: Chicago Jazz Festival at Millennium Park Features Sun Ra Arkestra, Cécile McLorin Salvant, Terence Blanchard and More
The 2014 Chicago Jazz Festival runs from August 28-31 at Millennium Park and the Chicago Cultural Center. Headliners include Terence Blanchard, Rufus Reid, Gary Burton, Dave Holland, Cécile McLorin Salvant and the Sun Ra Arkestra. -
Violinist Anne Akiko Meyers to Release New Album, 'The American Masters,' Featuring Works by Barber, Corigliano and Mason Bates
Violinist Anne Akiko Meyers will release 'The American Masters,' featuring works by Samuel Barber, John Corigliano and Mason Bates, on the eOne label on September 30. -
Fear Itself: Why Some Classical Musicians Turn to Drugs Like Beta Blockers to Control Stage Fright
Much has been written lately about classical musicians who use drugs like beta blockers to deal with stage fright. Some observers have criticized these musicians for resorting to drugs, but they may not fully understand how performance nerves can affect musicians and alter the outcome of a performance. Horn player Louise Burton offers her experience as a case in point. -
eighth blackbird to Present ‘Colombine’s Paradise Theatre,’ a Musical Fantasy on Commedia dell’Arte Themes, at MCA Chicago
Grammy award-winning ensemble eighth blackbird will present their long-awaited production of 'Colombine's Paradise Theatre,' a staged theatrical work by composer Amy Beth Kirsten, at MCA Chicago on September 12. -
Washington National Opera to Open 2014-15 Season with ‘Florencia in the Amazon,’ Inspired by Writings of Gabriel García Márquez
Washington National Opera has chosen an unusual American opera as their season opener on September 20: 'Florencia in the Amazon,' by Mexican-American composer Daniel Catán. Soprano Christine Goerke will portray Florencia Grimaldi, a world-famous diva who is returning to her homeland of Brazil for a performance after an absence of 20 years. -
REVIEW: Christopher Theofanidis’ ‘The Legend of the Northern Lights’ Is a Wild Ride Through Space and Time
Conductor Carlos Kalmar and the Grant Park Orchestra expertly navigated 'The Legend of the Northern Lights' on Saturday night, bringing a crystal clarity to even the most demanding passages. This outstanding new work by Christopher Theofanidis was also performed at Millennium Park on August 8. -
Pianos in the Parks, a Playful Public Art Project in Seattle, Encourages You to Tickle the Ivories
Artist-designed pianos are popping up in public parks throughout Seattle and King County, and people are invited, nay encouraged, to stop and play them. It’s all part of an interactive public art project called Pianos in the Parks. -
Lawrence A. Johnson on the American Music Project and Its First Commission, 'Piano Quintet' by Amy Wurtz
I recently spoke with music critic Lawrence A. Johnson about the American Music Project, a nonprofit foundation that supports performances of existing works of American music, while also commissioning new works from American composers. -
Metropolitan Opera Delays Lockout of Union Workers by One Week, Agrees to Independent Financial Analysis
The Metropolitan Opera announced last night that it would delay its lockout of union workers by one week, while an independent financial analyst is brought in to assess the state of the Met's finances. -
Christopher Theofanidis on ‘The Legend of the Northern Lights' Music and Stunning Video Imagery
'The Legend of the Northern Lights,' an unusual work by Christopher Theofanidis that combines music with stunning imagery of the aurora borealis, will be presented at the Grant Park Music Festival in Chicago on August 8 and 9.
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