Flanagan performed solo violin works he commissioned from a plethora of contemporary composers, all inspired by artworks.
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Concert Review: American Symphony Orchestra – Arnold Schoenberg, ‘Gurre-Lieder’ (22 March 2024, NYC)
The Bard Festival Chorale and soloists joined Leon Botstein and the ASO for Schoenberg's massively orchestrated, rarely heard cantata.
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A cabaret-style show brings to life the barrier-smashing female director who was also an infamous filmmaker for the Nazis.
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Misha Shulman uses the physical storytelling style of Kerala, India to explore the story of Exodus from Pharaoh's point of view.
Read More »Concert Review: “From My Life” – Chamber Music of Dvořák, Beethoven, Smetana with Alexander Sitkovetsky, Wu Qian, Nicholas Canellakis
What's happening in composers' lives often reverberates in the music they produce. The Asepct Chamber Music Series explored this at a revealing concert.
Read More »Music Review: Blood-Drenched Opera ‘Poppaea’ by Michael Hersch Released on CD and Digital
The Roman tragedy of Emperor Nero and his wives is told from the women's perspective in new Michael Hersch opera.
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Whittled-down Shakespeare and songs from modern times turn the romantic tragedy into an intimate piece of living-room theater.
Read More »Interviews: Azrieli Music Prize Laureates on U.S. Premieres, March 28 in NYC
New works by Azrieli Music Prize winners Iman Habibi, Aharon Harlap and Rita Ueda will receive U.S. debuts with Orchestra of St. Lukes.
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Vari is at the top of her vocal game, flawlessly artful whatever the language, and with a daring sense of fun.
Read More »Concert Review (NYC): Elim Chan, in New York Philharmonic Debut, Conducts ‘Scheherazade,’ Martinů, Jerod Tate
Conductor Elim Chan applied her ardent energy to a strong New York Philharmonic program featuring cellist Sol Gabetta and 'Scheherazade.'
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