The Parlando chamber orchestra opened its season with Tchaikovsky and challenging, rewarding new music by Joey Roukens and Jimmy Lopez.
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Concert Review: Bass-Baritone Joseph Parrish, ‘Songs and Spirituals’
With charismatic stage presence to go with his vast talent and skill, Joseph Parrish may well have what it takes to become a widely celebrated soloist.
Read More »Music Reviews: John Holloway Ensemble – ‘Henry Purcell: Fantazias’; Isabelle Faust: ‘Solo’
The John Holloway Ensemble uncovers the passion in Henry Purcell's 'Fantazies,' while Isabelle Faust delivers revelatory performances of early (and early-ish) music for solo violin.
Read More »Concert Review: Joshua Bell and the New York Philharmonic – ‘The Elements’ (US Premiere) and Copland’s Third Symphony
The Elements, a new work by five composers for violin and orchestra, commissioned by Joshua Bell, succeeded on all levels at David Geffen Hall.
Read More »Quatuor Danel, Zemlinsky Quartet Open New Season of Aspect Chamber Music Series with Schubert, Debussy, Weber and More
Two October concerts will feature Quatuor Danel and the Zemlinsky Quartet with programs on the themes 'Genius in the Making' and 'Origins of Inspiration.'
Read More »Exclusive Interview: Parlando Founder and Music Director Ian Niederhoffer Previews October 4 ‘Odysseys’ Concert, with Music of Tchaikovsky, Jimmy Lopez, Joey Roukens
Parlando's creative, themed concert programming includes audience engagement and even "chili pepper" ratings for listening difficulty.
Read More »Beijing Music Festival Returns with 24 Days of Music, Opera, and Multimedia
Returning after a COVID hiatus, the 25th/26th Beijing Music Festival promises to be as enlightening and impressive as ever.
Read More »Concert Preview: Bass-Baritone Joseph Parrish Prepares ‘Songs & Spirituals’ for the Crypt
In preparing for a recital he is "the director, the co-musical director, costume designer" – and even the choreographer, "should I feel like adding a step or two."
Read More »Music Review: Hélène Grimaud – ‘For Clara,’ Music of Schumann and Brahms
Pianist Hélène Grimaud is once again joined by baritone Konstantin Krimmel, this time for an album of music by Schumann and Brahms, 'For Clara.'
Read More »Music Review: ‘The Layers’ – New Music by Herschel Garfein Inspired by Jane Kenyon, Stanley Kunitz, KC Trommer
Poetry by Stanley Kunitz, Jane Kenyon, KC Trommer inspires composer Herschel Garfein on new album 'The Layers'
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