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WATCH: Boston Symphony Orchestra Web Documentary, "New Tanglewood Tales: Backstage with Rising Artists," Episode Two
The second episode of the Boston Symphony Orchestra's behind-the-scenes web series “New Tanglewood Tales: Backstage with Rising Artists” continues their showcasing of fellows in residence at the BSO’s summer academy. Featured this go 'round: percussionist Jeffrey DeRoche, flutist Masha Popova, cellist Clare Monfredo and conductor Karina Canellakis. -
yMusic Release 'Balance Problems' on New Amsterdam Records with Sufjan Stevens, Nico Muhly, Timo Andres and More
yMusic have announced plans to release their sophomore effort, 'Balance Problems,' via New Amsterdam Records--featuring compositions by Classicalite faves Sufjan Stevens, Nico Muhly and Timo Andres, as well as well as works by NOW Ensemble guitarist Mark Dancigers, Chicago timbralist Marcos Balter, Andrew Norman and Jeremy Turner--on September 30. -
Bay-Atlantic Symphony and Violinist Caroline Goulding to Perform Brahms, Verdi, Borodin, Sibelius at the Borgata
The flavors of Germany, Italy, Russia and Finland come to Atlantic City, New Jersey on August 17, featuring works by Brahms, Verdi, Borodin and Sibelius as performed by the Bay-Atlantic Symphony with Grammy-nominated violinist Caroline Goulding. -
Jonny Greenwood 'Water' World Premiere with Australian Chamber Orchestra and Richard Tognetti on October 2
Following up on our report about Radiohead guitarist Jonny Greenwood’s collaboration with the Australian Chamber Orchestra on a piece entitled Water, we finally bring news of when you can hear the work. Live and in-person. A composition for strings, piano and a South Asian... -
Thelonious Sphere Monk, III Talks Father Monk's 100th Birthday Plans and Denzel Washington Biopic
With three years to spare before his father's 100th birthday, Thelonious Sphere Monk III is already planning several celebrations. According to a recent interview with the Huffington Post, T.S. Monk, III is coordinating the Monk, Sr. centennial with International Jazz Day: -
Jerry Garcia Celebration with Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, Warren Haynes at Inner Harbor's Pier Six Pavilion
Continuing its annual summer tour, the Jerry Garcia Symphonic Celebration (featuring Warren Haynes!) will head over from Meyerhoff Hall to Pier Six Pavilion in Baltimore on August 8 to jam down with Marin Alsop's Baltimore Symphony Orchestra. -
Jesus Christ Supersuit: Andrew Lloyd Webber's Really Useful Group Suing Michael Cohl’s Options Clause Entertainment
In light of the cancellation of 'Jesus Christ Superstar' earlier this summer, Andrew Lloyd Webber‘s Really Useful Group will be suing co-producer Michael Cohl’s Options Clause Entertainment for what seems to be a loss in profit from ticket sales. -
President Barack Obama to Honor Brooklyn Academy of Music with National Medal of Arts
President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle announced yesterday that the Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM) is the first institution to receive the National Medal of Arts, the highest award given to artists and arts patrons by the United States government. The National Medal -
Classicalite's Top 10 of 2013: Maria Jean Sullivan on Indie
"The Knife's 'Shaking the Habitual' is an electronic manifestation of both emotion and philosophy." -- Maria Jean Sullivan -
REVIEW: Emily Bonn and The Vivants, 'Western Addition' (Bandcamp)
Classicalite's Maria Jean Sullivan makes her case for the immediate download of this 11-track album in the high-quality format of your choice: MP3, FLAC, etc. -
Jherek Bischoff's 'Composed, Featuring David Byrne and Zola Jesus,' Getting Two Live Shows at St. Ann's Warehouse in Brooklyn
Composer, performer, impresario and all-around new music polymath Jherek Bischoff will be featured during two upcoming shows at St. Ann's Warehouse to celebrate his latest album, 'Composed.' -
READ: South Africa’s Ladysmith Black Mambazo Reacts to Nelson Mandela Death
Madiba left us today, age 95, after a long battle with a liver infection. A key anti-apartheid fighter, Mandela spent 27 years in prison before becoming South Africa's first black president. Read the words of Ladysmith Black Mambazo, who joined Mandela in Norway to accept...
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