Masato Suzuki On The State of Classical Music, Advice to Young Artists, and His Top Accomplishments
Just a one sentence description of Masato Suzuki proves that he is many things: the Dutch-born Japanese conductor, composer, pianist, harpsichordist and organist, studied both in Japan (at Tokyo National University for Fine Arts and Music) and The Netherlands (at The Hague). But there is too much about Suzuki to keep his descriptor to just a sentence.
All You Need to Know About HAUSER’s New Classical Album
HAUSER, otherwise known as half of the worldwide musical sensation 2CELLOS, released his new solo album, Classic, with Sony Classical. His new album is comprised of some of the most cherished classical works in history, which he has rearranged for the cello.
Meet Felicia Moore: Champion of Artists, Women, and Equality
American soprano Felicia Moore is recognized as a powerful and innovative emerging artist in her field, but that’s not all she is. Moore is also a powerful and innovative woman who is passionate about women’s rights and empowering young leaders.
Who is Eímear Noone? History-Making Female Conductor Will Lead Orchestra at the Oscars
On Sunday, February 9, Eímear Noone is poised to make history at the 2020 Oscars. No, Noone isn’t nominated for an award — she isn’t even an actress. Noone, an Irish composer and conductor, will hit the stage as the first ever female conductor to lead the 42-piece orchestra during the film industry’s biggest night.
From Harlem Eateries to Singing with Andrea Bocelli, Malcolm Merriweather Is a Man About Town
Malcolm J. Merriweather is a man of many talents. Not only is he the ninth Music Director and conductor of The Dessoff Choirs, but he is also an Artist in Residence at Union Theological Seminary, and the Artistic Director of “Voices of Haiti,” a 60-member children’s choir in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, operated by the Andrea Bocelli Foundation.
How to Cope with Insecurity as an Artist, Thanks to Ray Chen’s IGTV Series
Ray Chen is redefining what it means to be a classical musician in the 21st Century. The 30-year-old violinist was profiled as “one to watch” by The Strad and Gramophone magazines, and his profile includes a feature in the Forbes list of 30 most influential Asians under 30, appearing in the major “Mozart in the Jungle,” and even a multi-year partnership with Giorgio Armani.
Danish String Quartet and Pianist Michael Brown at Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center this February
The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center is presenting a fabulous winter festival featuring the complete Beethoven String Quartets by the Danish String Quartet. Ligeti’s Bagatelles for Wind Quintet will feature Michael Brown, one of the famed pianists from Pianofest in the Hamptons.
The Rise of Wei-Luo
Wei-Luo is a 20-year-old pianist who has been making waves since she was just 13. We’re always excited by young artists who are charting new paths in classical music, and Luo is one of them. She was the recipient of the 2018 Gilmore Young Artist Award, and in her most recent achievement, Luo performed at the Gilmore Festival in January as part of their Rising Stars series.
Let's Try to Be Fabulous Like Anderson & Roe
Anderson & Roe are the duo you didn’t know you needed — but now can’t live without. The San Francisco Classical voice called them "the most dynamic duo of this generation,” and the Miami Herald deemed them “rock stars of the classical music world.”
Acclaimed composer Eleanor Alberga dishes on Bartok, Messiaen and more
With her 2015 Last Night of the Proms opener ARISE ATHENA! Eleanor Alberga cemented a reputation as a composer of international stature. Performed by the BBC Symphony Orchestra, BBC Chorus and conducted by Marin Alsop, the work was heard and seen by millions.
REVIEW: Are Two Artists Ever Equal? Carr-Petrova Duo at Carnegie Hall
On October 28th, I had the rare opportunity to hear a performance by the Carr-Petrova Duo at Carnegie Hall’s Weill Recital Hall. I will state, most emphatically and on the record, that I found the performance to be categorically astonishing in its beauty, ensemble, artistry, quality of sound, and almost uncanny ability to draw into the music, despite the program’s unfamiliar choices in repertoire.
Why Artist and Activist Khatia Buniatishvili Reigns Supreme
Khatia Buniatishvili is a French-Georgian concert pianist who started playing the piano when she was just three years old. She’s a natural born talent who gave her first concert with Tbilisi Chamber Orchestra when she was six — the age when most kids are just learning to read!
Our Top Picks for Who Might Win at Grammys 2020 (Classical Music)
We’re just a few short days away from music’s biggest night — the Grammy Awards! If you missed the full list of nominees, check out this roundup so you can be sure to catch the highlights.
Where is Tony Siqi Yun?
Do you remember Tony Siqi Yun? Probably not, but you should! Last May, the Canadian pianist was awarded the Gold Medal of the China International Music Competition. He also received an unprecedented prize of $150,000 with representation of Opus 3 Artists in the United States and Europe, and Amstrong Music and Arts in China.
A Day In the Life of Juilliard Student Sumina Studer
Have you ever wondered “what if” you had chased your dream of becoming a world renowned musician? “What if” you hadn’t gotten distracted from your goals? Or “what if” you had applied yourself in piano lessons when you were six? Well, okay, maybe that last one wouldn’t be too different.
Best Classical Music Concerts in NYC and Boston this Winter
From NYC to Boston to Brooklyn, here are the shows you won’t want to miss in January and February.
The Complete "L'Orgue mystique" by Charles Tournemire – One organist’s quest to play the entire 15 hour piece comes to Philadelphia
A decade ago, Richard Spotts, an organist from Doylestown, started a very special journey: to perform the entire “L’Orgue mystique” by Charles Tournemire (1870–1939) — a fifteen-hour, two hundred fifty-three movement work that is rarely heard in its entirety. This journey took Richard across the United States and Canada, where he performed portions of “L’Orgue mystique” at numerous notable colleges, cathedrals, parishes, and other religious institutions.
Dive Into Beethoven’s Piano Sonatas – Online classes examine the relationship Beethoven had with the piano sonata
Many people are interested in learning more about Beethoven, but don’t have time to dive into music lessons or an intensive study into the artist. But now, potential students of Beethoven can learn more about his piano sonatas in an online, self-paced course. Since 2013, Jonathan Biss has taught an online course, Exploring Beethoven’s Piano Sonatas, via online learning platform, Coursera.
Nic McGegan: The 70th Birthday Edition – An exclusive interview on Nic McGegan’s fifth decade on the podium, his inspiration, his dream vacation, and love of French opera.
Nic McGegan is a celebrated conductor with a resume spanning nearly five decades on the podium. The 2019/20 season marks the final year of his 34 year tenure as Music Director of Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra and Chorale. Best known as a baroque and classical specialist, McGegan’s approach — intelligent, infused with joy and never dogmatic — has led to appearances with many of the world’s major orchestras, two Grammy nominations, and an appointment of OBE (Order of the British Empire) for his contribution to music.
