Reference Recordings releases fine new renditions of Gustav Holst's 'The Planets,' Ralph Vaughan Williams' 'Dona Nobis Pacem, and Mason Bates' 'Children of Adam'.
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Music Review: Lucas Debargue – ‘Scarlatti: 52 Sonatas’
DeBargue brings out a stunning array of emotions and effects in 52 astoundingly inventive and ahead-of-their-time sonatas by Domenico Scarlatti.
Read More »Concert Review: Pianist Alon Goldstein (NYC, 22 Oct. 2019)
The fiery pianist performed Scarlatti, Janacek, Debussy, Ginastera, and Beethoven's Moonlight Sonata at BPAC.
Read More »Concert Review: Momenta Quartet Plays Ligeti, Partch, and a Roberto Sierra World Premiere (Oct 16, 2019)
The energy was bright at the Momenta Quartet's "Night Dances" concert featuring music by Harry Partch, Gyorgy Ligeti, and a Roberto Sierra world premiere.
Read More »EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Aisha Syed, Violinist and Goodwill Ambassador for the Dominican Republic
Renowned Dominican violinist Aisha Syed made her sold-out Carnegie Hall debut in 2018. Now NYC audiences will get another chance to hear her when she returns to Carnegie on October 10, 2019. The concert is part of Syed’s Heritage World Tour of 11 countries on four continents. Hosting the event …
Read More »Theater Review (NYC): ‘A View from the Bridge’ by Arthur Miller at the Waterfront Museum
Brave New World Repertory Theatre revives Arthur Miller's story of illegal immigrants and masculine pride at the historic Waterfront Museum in Red Hook, Brooklyn, the very neighborhood where the play takes place.
Read More »Theater Review (NYC Off-Broadway): ‘Fern Hill’ by Michael Tucker
Michael Tucker's new play takes a refreshing look at aging and avoids old-people stereotypes, with drama, laughs, and a star-studded cast.
Read More »Music Review: On Clara Schumann’s 200th, Lara Downes Plays the Schumanns and More on CD and in Concert
More than a fine pianist, Lara Downes is a cultural curator of top rank, illuminating the tradition of female composers from Clara Schumann to today.
Read More »Song Premiere: ‘Thieves’ from New EP ‘Kivalina’ by Jesse Terry and Alex Wong
We premiere a new song, 'Thieves,' from the environmentally conscious EP 'Kivalina' by Jesse Terry and Alex Wong.
Read More »Theater Reviews (NYC): ‘Bad Penny’ and ‘Sincerity Forever’ by Mac Wellman at the Flea Theater
A mixed experience awaits at the Flea Theater's retrospective of plays by the influential Mac Wellman.
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