Members of the Berlin Philharmonic have still not chosen a new chief conductor despite more than 11 hours of discussions. The prestigious orchestra is apparently in deadlock over finding a successor to […]
“Bruce Brubaker on Philip Glass” by Mitch Moore
American concert pianist and composer Bruce Brubaker has spent more than 20 years studying and interpreting the music of the master minimalist Philip Glass. A former student and teacher at New York’s […]
Iran’s symphony orchestra rises from the ashes
The Tehran Symphony Orchestra survived wars, coups, and the Islamic Revolution — but fell victim to financial pressure from sanctions. Now, it’s been revived.
Philip Glass: Words Without Music
Renowned composer Philip Glass visited Google’s Cambridge, MA office to discuss his memoir, “Words Without Music”, and his life and career.
Craig Leon – Bach to Moog
Craig Leon, famous for his work with The Ramones and Blondie, as well as his work in the classical arena with such leading artists as Luciano Pavarotti, Joshua Bell and Sir James […]
Voice Recording: Arnold Schönberg on Alban Berg
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Emma Thompson and Bryn Terfel tear up the rulebook for Sweeney Todd
As the chorus and soloists, including Bryn Terfel and Emma Thompson, join the New York Philharmonic and conductor Alan Gilbert onstage at Avery Fisher Hall for a concert performance of Sondheim’s Sweeney […]
A symphony of hope
One of Africa’s first symphony orchestras, born from conflict, is giving the healing gift of music.
Butterfly fails to faze flautist
What a moment yesterday! Japanese Youkie Ota was joined by a butterfly on stage, that seemed to enjoy her playing a lot waving its wings to Sancan’s Sonatine for flute and piano.
Watch the extraordinary moment the Danish National Symphony Orchestra discovered the identity of their new Principal Conductor
Yesterday it was reported that Fabio Luisi is to become the new Principal Conductor of the Danish National Symphony Orchestra. This is how the orchestra themselves received the news (watch to the […]