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[ALBUM REVIEW] Life, Igor Levit
Self-described as a “maximalist,” Igor Levit releases an album on Sony Classical that is intimate and inward. The Berlin-based 31-year-old is the recent recipient of the highly-coveted Gilmore Award.
Julia Bullock Makes Impact on Metropolitan Museum of Art
Julia Bullock, Artist in Residence for the MetLiveArts’ 2018-2019 season, continues her residency with a Langston Hughes tribute for the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
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[ALBUM REVIEW] The Brandenburg Duets, Eleonor Bindman and Jenny Lin
Bach expert and pianist Eleonor Bindman fastidiously transcribed and released a recording of Bach’s beloved Brandenburg Concertos for piano four-hands on the Naxos/Grand Piano label that will stand the test of time.
How Cellist Inbal Segev Creates Her Own Opportunities, Not Waiting For The Phone To Ring
In 2019, cellist Inbal Segev records composer Anna Clyne’s new cello concerto with the London Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Marin Alsop.
Marc-André Hamelin Makes History At Portland Piano International
Marc-André Hamelin, Canadian virtuoso pianist and composer, will be the first guest curator for Portland Piano International.
Carl Topilow Brings Enamored Enthusiasm To The Stage
If he could have started earlier, Carl Topilow would have begun piano lessons at an early age. The well-known conductor and musician, by this time already an accomplished clarinetist, began to practice the piano frantically and fiendishly.
Passion, Confidence, and Watercolors: Olga Kern's Life On and Offstage
From 7 years old, Olga Kern knew the piano was like a second home to her. Playing piano runs in the family, past and future, and is her lifeblood.
Rachel Cheung Finds Healing, Happiness at the Piano
After a life-changing event at age 13, pianist Rachel Cheung said she cherishes every note she plays on stage. At only 26 years old, she has accomplished much in her musical career, and finds her happiness on the piano bench. This December she performs on the prestigious Portland Piano International series.
Sparks & Wiry Cries Expands to First-Ever songSLAM Festival
The New York-based global art song platform Sparks & Wiry Cries will present its first-ever songSLAM Festival in January 2019, a reimagination of the organization's popular songSLAM events held in New York and around the world presenting new art song by composer, pianist and vocalist teams. Sparks & Wiry Cries will also co-produce songSLAMs in seven cities in the US, Canada and Europe throughout the 2018-19 season.
Tenor Jonas Kaufmann Presents Performance Of Hits From Germany’s Golden Era
Hailed as “the world’s greatest tenor” by The Telegraph, superstar German tenor Jonas Kaufmann returns to Carnegie Hall’s Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage on Friday, October 5 at 8:00 p.m. for a special one-night-only performance of hits from his bestselling album You Mean the World to Me.
ASPECT Foundation For Music And Arts Presents Zemlinsky, Janáček, Dvořák And Their Muses
The ASPECT Foundation for Music & Arts opens its third New York City season of illuminating performances with Zemlinsky, Janáček, Dvořák and Their Muses on Tuesday, October 16, 2018 at 7:30pm at Bohemian National Hall in New York City.
Carnegie Hall Opens with Michael Tilson Thomas Leading The San Francisco Symphony
Carnegie Hall launches its 2018–2019 season on Wednesday, October 3 at 7:00 p.m. with a festive Opening Night Gala concert by the San Francisco Symphony under the baton of Music Director Michael Tilson Thomas, with a program to include Gershwin’s Cuban Overture and An American in Paris as well as Liszt’s Mephisto Waltz No. 1.
Alan Gilbert Embarks on Full International Season
With programs featuring ten symphonies and three operas in ten countries across three continents, Alan Gilbert’s full 2018-19 season showcases something of the extraordinary breadth of his range.
Five Boroughs Music Festival Opens Season With Fire and Grace
Five Boroughs Music Festival (5BMF) opens its 2018-19 season with a performance by duo Fire & Grace, featuring guitarist William Coulter and violinist Edwin Huizinga.
Alisa Weilerstein Releases Transfigured Night; Tours with Trondheim Soloists; Plays with 5 Orchestras in Europe & Canada
Alisa Weilerstein's 2018-19 season promises a busy schedule of performances for the American cellist, especially in conjunction with the release of Transfigured Night on the Pentatone label.
Awards for Young Musicians Explores The Power Of Music Education
The UK charity Awards for Young Musicians (AYM) will celebrate its 20th anniversary this autumn with the release of 20 short films following the stories of young people from low-income families, whose lives have been transformed by access to music education.
Wet Ink Ensemble Celebrates Double Album Release And 20th Anniversary Celebration
The "sublimely exploratory” (The Chicago Reader) Wet Ink Ensemble launches its 20th anniversary season on Saturday, September 15 at 8pm at The DiMenna Center for Classical Music’s Mary Flagler Cary Hall.
Empowered By Setbacks, Pianist Michael Brofman Thrives as Accompanist
Pianist Michael Brofman has earned a reputation as one of the finest vocal accompanists of his generation. As founder of Brooklyn Art Song Society, Michael is gearing up for opening night on October 5. But first, hear how he recovered from a performance-related injury with the expert help of Robert Durso.
Tenor Nicholas Phan Launches Season
Described by the Boston Globe as “one of the world’s most remarkable singers,” tenor Nicholas Phan once again launched his new season in Chicago, where he curated the seventh Collaborative Works Festival.
