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Classical Post Team 10/15/18 Classical Post Team 10/15/18

[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.

Bethany R. McKay 10/12/18 Bethany R. McKay 10/12/18

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.

Classical Post Team 10/9/18 Classical Post Team 10/9/18

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.

Classical Post Team 10/3/18 Classical Post Team 10/3/18

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.

Classical Post Team 10/2/18 Classical Post Team 10/2/18

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.

Classical Post Team 9/26/18 Classical Post Team 9/26/18

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.

Classical Post Team 9/25/18 Classical Post Team 9/25/18

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.

Classical Post Team 9/24/18 Classical Post Team 9/24/18

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.

Classical Post Team 9/21/18 Classical Post Team 9/21/18

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.

Classical Post Team 9/20/18 Classical Post Team 9/20/18

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.

Classical Post Team 9/19/18 Classical Post Team 9/19/18

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.

Classical Post Team 9/18/18 Classical Post Team 9/18/18

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.

Classical Post Team 9/17/18 Classical Post Team 9/17/18

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.

Classical Post Team 9/14/18 Classical Post Team 9/14/18

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.

Classical Post Team 9/13/18 Classical Post Team 9/13/18

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.

Classical Post Team 9/12/18 Classical Post Team 9/12/18

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.

Classical Post Team 9/11/18 Classical Post Team 9/11/18

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.

Classical Post Team 9/10/18 Classical Post Team 9/10/18

Cantus Explores What it Means to Connect in the Modern World in Touring Program

This season, the acclaimed men’s vocal ensemble Cantus presents Alone Together, a program featuring a new commission by Libby Larsen exploring the struggle to build meaningful connections in a world that has never been more connected.

Classical Post Team 9/7/18 Classical Post Team 9/7/18

Michael Tilson Thomas And The New World Symphony Announce 2018-19 Year

Led by Co-Founder and Artistic Director Michael Tilson Thomas, the New World Symphony, America’s Orchestral Academy (NWS), is taking its curriculum beyond Miami to include community engagement in New York City and performances at Carnegie Hall. These activities are part of an experiential curriculum that each year immerses NWS’s resident Fellows in hands-on training, live performance, and audience interaction.

Classical Post Team 9/6/18 Classical Post Team 9/6/18

Shanghai Isaac Stern International Violin Competition Announces Winners

After three weeks and over 36 hours of inspiring performances from 27 of the most talented violinists from around the world, the second Shanghai Isaac Stern International Violin Competition (SISIVC) announces the winners.