

MUSIC IN EXILE - TORONTO-BASED ARC ENSEMBLE PERFORMS AT MERKIN HALL
Founded by the guitarist and musicologist Simon Wynberg in 2003, the ensemble’s core group is comprised of senior faculty from Toronto’s Royal Conservatory’s Glenn Gould School.
4 days ago


CREATIVE RESISTANCE TO THE EMPIRE – then and now
Botstein’s program of the Orchestra Now (TŌN) at Carnegie Hall Perhaps, as maestro Leon Botstein mentioned in his thoughtful remarks at Carnegie Hall’s Isaac Stern Auditorium on October 13, music is indeed our last frontier, “the last of our personal islands,” to retreat to as an individual, amidst a world divided by politics rampant with aggression, propaganda, and war. As such, context matters more than ever. Botstein’s programs have always eagerly disclosed music’s con
Oct 22


The Chelsea Film Festival - thumbs up for their reel's inclusive cultural dialogue
“In these crazy times, the only fitting way to open this year’s film festival is with a comedy like Out of Order directed by Israeli...
Sep 18


A stage for hope and excellence – The 17th Van Cliburn International Piano Competition in Fort Worth, Texas, May 21- June 7, 2025
The medalists: (1) Aristo Sham , 29, Hong Kong, China — Gold Medal (photo-middle) Vitaly Starikov , 30, Israel/Russia — Silver...
Sep 1


Recovery of Forgotten Voices
For the upcoming release of her album Yulyia, Soprano Sarah Moulton Faux has handpicked fifteen of Yuliya Weissberg Rimsky-Korsakov’s art...
Jul 29


From Catalan Heritage to Global Exchange: Composer Marc Migó Cortés
Migó on becoming this season’s AHF Artist In Spotlight and leading the Vera Musica Foundation in Barcelona Marc Migó by Andrej Grilc “I...
Jul 19


The Marchesi Code: How a new generation envisions shaping its legacy in the XXI century.
Accademia Gualtiero Marchesi On April 29th, Guglielmo and Bartolomeo – the grandsons of the legendary Gualtiero Marchesi and the...
Jun 15


Don't miss pianist Sunwoo Yekwon at Zankel Hall on May 2, 2025, at 7:30 PM
Korean pianist Sunwoo Yekwon Shortly before his upcoming piano recital at Zankel Hall tomorrow evening, I enjoyed catching up with the...
May 1


Backstage with Paola Castellano, on bringing global star power to the cosmopolitan temples of classical music.
Impresario Paola Castellano with star guitarist Al Di Meola, a client of hers in expanding territories for over two decades - All Photo...
May 1


Noack: Next
A film by Andrei Kalesnikau In cooperation with Althafen Foundation and Noack Bildgiesserei & Gallery Presented by the Althafen...
Apr 23


From Mazes to Light: Lera Auerbach's Artistic Universe in Berlin
Lera Auerbach | Konzerthaus Berlin | ©️Cezary Rucki, 2024 Lera Auerbach illuminated Berlin’s 2024/25 season with her multidisciplinary...
Apr 21


A Time to Mourn and a Time to Dance
Co-commissioned by the Sejong Soloists, Avner Dorman's new piece offers a musical perspective on a world after October 7.
Mar 30


State of the Jews, The Opera
Some years in the making and previously presented in different creative formations at Roulette and the 14th Street Y, State of the...
Jan 27


Meeting of the Minds
Ahead of the release of her latest album, Speak, Memory , a compilation of works for solo violin by Lera Auerbach, Danish violinist...
Jan 18


Music of Survival
Music of Survival, a New York City Opera presentation at Carnegie Hall on February 24, features virtuoso cellist Kristina Reiko-Cooper...
Jan 11


Orpheus’ Musical Chairs, Mozart, and violin icon Maxim Vengerov
If Orpheus’ powerful sound is defined by the palpable musical relationship between each of its orchestral members, one can only imagine how
Nov 7, 2024


The Muse
Multi-Grammy Award-nominated violinist Philippe Quint returns to the delightful Aspect Chamber Music Series with the multi-media show
Nov 3, 2024


Aaron Dworkin – Lessons in Gratitude
Aaron Dworkin's vivid descriptions provide emotionally resonant narratives that foster a strong sense of connection while giving a testament
Jul 8, 2024


Inna Faliks – Bringing Humanity to Storytelling
"Antisemitism has impacted my life so much and on so many levels," says Faliks, fighting back tears in her voice...
Jun 9, 2024


An Open Letter To An Artist As Citizen
Should Turkish Concert Pianist/Composer Fazil Say's Concerts Have Been Canceled? Could We Have A Civil Conversation? Dear Fazil Say, We...
Jan 26, 2024


NOT THE MESSIAH
At this time of year, New York's concert halls and churches host dozens of performances of Handel's wonderful 1741 oratorio--its text,...
Nov 27, 2023


Beim Lera Auerbach Festival in Den Haag
Eine zeitgemäße Enthüllung die jüdische Vergangenheit und Gegenwart relativiert Foto: Ilona Oltuski - Lera Auerbach enthüllt zum ersten...
Nov 8, 2023


At the Lera Auerbach Festival in The Hague – A timely unveiling honoring Jewish past and present
Lera Auerbach is a virtuoso pianist, award-winning poet, writer, composer, conductor, and visual artist. As a teenager, the Soviet-born...
Nov 8, 2023


THE EVIDENCE OF THINGS NOT SEEN
October 23 marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of Ned Rorem in Richmond, Indiana, with what he termed his "upper-middle-class,...
Oct 17, 2023


Transmutations: Between Fragility and Permeance
Exhibition of Lera Auerbach’s Bronze Sculptures at the AMARE Den Haag In the upcoming AMARE exhibition, Lera Auerbach's diverse bronze...
Sep 29, 2023


Baruch Performing Arts Center- The City Without Jews
Hans Moser plays an anti-Semitic national assemblyman in the audacious 1924 silent film "The City Without Jews," a restored print from...
Sep 20, 2023


Künstler im Rampenlicht - Pianist Konstantin Emelyanov
Photo Credit: Olympia Orlova Der dritte Preisträger Konstantin Emelyanov wurde als "Juwel des 16. Internationalen...
Sep 18, 2023


Artist Spotlight - Pianist Konstantin Emelyanov
Lauded as the “gem of the 16th International Tchaikovsky Competition in 2019,” third-prize laureate Konstantin Emelyanov received the...
Sep 18, 2023


Die bestgehüteten Geheimnisse der polnischen Musik verbreiten
Publiziert bei Classical Post - July 21st, 2023 - Photo Credit: W.Grzedzinski@NIMIT In diesem Sommer öffnete der Internationale...
Aug 29, 2023


Spreading the best-kept secrets of Polish Music
Published on Classical Post - July 21st, 2023 - Photo Credit: W.Grzedzinski@NIMIT This summer, in its third installment since its launch...
Jul 22, 2023


PAC Perelman Performing Arts Center – Something for Everyone?
After its long buildup of abandoned planning and difficult construction phase, the Perelman Performing Arts Center, or PAC NYC, is set to...
Jun 15, 2023


Emmy Rubensohn – A Cultural History of Arts Patronage amidst Persecution and Emigration
The Museen im Grassi in Leipzig, Germany, will host an exhibit titled "Emmy Rubensohn! Networker and Music Patron – from Leipzig to New...
Jun 14, 2023


Sinfonietta Cracovia, Glass/Kilar – music seen through the international lens of the silver screen
By Ilona Oltuski On June 1st, New York's iconic downtown club (Le)Poisson Rouge hosted a fascinating program with the Polish chamber...
Jun 4, 2023


Righteousness and Bravery: A Yiddish Symphony for Sugihara
Lera Auerbach’s Symphony No. 6, Vessels of Light, resonates with a spiritual message of remembrance and healing amidst the destruction...
May 3, 2023


The Art of Breakage and Repair — Lera Auerbach’s new symphony, commissioned by Yad Vashem
On April 19th, Lera Auerbach’s Symphony No. 6, Vessels of Light, the composer’s monumental work for violoncello, choir, and orchestra,...
Apr 15, 2023


Pegasus’ season finale features pianist/composer Nicolas Namoradze
"This concert presents a fascinating program that examines many facets of both composers' perspectives and personalities. It is not often...
Apr 2, 2023


Late Night at the Rose
Insiders might know about the salon-style seated Late Night Rose chamber music offerings. However, within NYC’s mainstream classical...
Mar 25, 2023


Sonia Simmenauer – Starting the dialogue about changing leadership roles in the music industry
In her latest leadership role as the newly elected president of the BDKV – Germany’s Association of the Concert and Event Industry –...
Jan 30, 2023


Tertulia – a la carte music experience served with prix fixe dinner
Building on the abundance of fine dining opportunities available in New York City and San Francisco, the bi-coastal Tertulia concert...
Jan 28, 2023


Transatlantic Music Man – Garrett Keast’s Berlin Academy of American Music
During the height of the Pandemic, American conductor Garrett Keast formed the Berlin Academy for American Music, a new chamber orchestra...
Jan 7, 2023


From Generation to Generation – Saline Academy captures the legacy of classical music educators
Accelerated by the pandemic's surge of online streamed and recorded music making and to provide access to high-level music training...
Oct 18, 2022


String Feast - Brooklyn Rider and Israeli Mandolinist Avi Avital at New York's 92Y
Surprise and familiarity were only two opposing criteria that kept the 92Ys dimly lit stage filled with an abundance of tonal drama and...
Mar 17, 2022


Sound Espressivo Virtual Music Competition – A Sorcerer's Apprentice’s Guide To Mastery
Fascinated with the concept of mastery - which at times meets the celebratory status of fame and success – we tend to indulge our thirst...
Nov 5, 2021


Houses of Zodiac-poems for cello: Jeffrey Zeigler fiercely interprets Paola Prestini's dynamic work
Presented by the reliably unpredictable Death of Classical , Brooklyn's National Sawdust re-opened its doors after 18 pandemic months...
Sep 10, 2021


Apple caters to classical audiences
With its latest acquisition of the renowned classical music streaming platform Primephonic, Apple Music will enhance the classical music...
Sep 7, 2021


A reflective journey in times of menace and hope - Anselm McDonnell
Light of Shore is a snapshot of Anselm McDonnell’s recent music for solo instruments, including suites for piano, guitar, and cello with...
Aug 31, 2021


Violinist Kelly Hall-Tompkins: Expanding on traditions of civic commitment.
Beyond heightened sensitivity to prejudice and recognizing the plight of the other, members of the African American and American Jewish...
Jul 12, 2021


Concert Black– Terrance McKnight personalizes the Black experience in classical music’s culture
While our collective awareness of bias and injustice towards Black people has recurrently ebbed and flowed throughout American history,...
May 27, 2021


Pianist Rixiang Huang – On Anti-Asian Bias And Becoming A Better Human Being Through Music
An accomplished young concert pianist, Chinese-born and -raised Rixiang Huang, has spent many years at some of the most prestigious...
May 17, 2021


The return of live culture in Brooklyn with Culture Window @ the Jewelbox
Two Downtown Brooklyn cultural staples —Actors Fund and Brooklyn Ballet — make a cautious return to live performance with window...
Apr 7, 2021