Music
1936 results
Page 52
American Jewish Committee presents ARTolerance
Sounds of peace from the Middle East
American Jewish Committee's ARTolerance teaches tolerance through music and asks us to listen with respect. Stacia Friedman reviews.
Articles
3 minute read
Marvin Rosen and the 20th anniversary of WPRB's 'Classical Discoveries'
Two decades of discovery
WPRB-FM's 'Classical Discoveries' host Marvin Rosen is about to celebrate 20 years hosting the "program for people that might not like classical music." Linda Holt considers his impact.
Articles
4 minute read
Yannick conducts the Philadelphia Orchestra, with Radu Lupu (second review)
Yannick crosses Ormandy’s line
As the Philadelphia Orchestra’s conductor for 44 years, Eugene Ormandy subordinated his personality to the music. Since 2012, Yannick Nézet-Séguin has taken a different tack. Hoo boy, is it different. Dan Rottenberg reviews.
Articles
3 minute read
How to write a theme song
The sound of killing your darlings
Occasionally, people ask Kile Smith how he composes music. The answer is pretty simple and includes a spacious trash can.
Kile Smithand Illustration by Hannah Kaplan
Articles
5 minute read
Sign up for our newsletter
All of the week's new articles, all in one place. Sign up for the free weekly BSR newsletters, and don't miss a conversation.
Philadelphia Orchestra's Yannick Nézet-Séguin conducts Mozart and Bernstein (first review)
After the 'Dutchman'
Yannick Nézet-Séguin returns from the Metropolitan Opera with a bigger, bolder approach. Robert Zaller reviews.
Articles
4 minute read
Academy of Vocal Arts presents Mozart's 'The Magic Flute'
This 'Flute' flouts convention
An unusual staging of 'The Magic Flute' gives a fresh perspective to Mozart’s familiar fairy tale. Steve Cohen reviews.
Articles
3 minute read
OperaDelaware presents Gioachino Rossini's 'Semiramide'
A family affair
Making Assyria great again? A rarely performed but exciting Rossini opera visits a power struggle from biblical times, filled with incest and murder. Steve Cohen reviews.
Articles
3 minute read
PCMS presents the Juilliard Quartet
To fugue or not to fugue
The 70-year-old Juilliard Quartet introduces a new member, but does it maintain its musical unity? Robert Zaller reviews.
Articles
4 minute read
Philadelphia Orchestra’s Scandinavian concert
The mark of a world-class orchestra
A world-class orchestra usually proves its mettle on stage. But another test of professionals is how they handle the unexpected. Dan Rottenberg considers two potential crises.
Articles
3 minute read
Philadelphia Orchestra presents Grieg, Sibelius, and Salonen
New spin on old favorites
Two concert-hall staples and a 21st-century composition make for surprisingly fresh partners under principal guest conductor Stéphane Denève's baton. Linda Holt reviews.
Articles
3 minute read