Artists like violist Zhurbin, belonging to a generation of New York musicians who are grown up and have families of their own, look to develop the musician’s ideal of the hip nightlife performance venue into one that allows their friends and fans to bring their kids.
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Interview: Pianist Yoonie Han on Interpreting New Compositions ‘Gloriously’ Dedicated to Her
How does a pianist work with living composers as they write new works for her? Find out in this fascinating interview with Yoonie Han.
Read More »Tehorah: Adrienne Haan Concerts Celebrate 50 Years of German-Israeli Relations
Says Haan: "I created this program to share the tragic experiences of war and loss and to add a sense of love, hope and forgiveness. It is my hope that tehorah, which means 'pure' in Hebrew, will help build musical bridges and create sincere understanding."
Read More »A Concert Hall Experiences Beyond the Score
Geared to educate newcomers and enhance their curiosity ..., Beyond the Score has proven to be an attractive and efficient attention getter for the Chicago Symphony Orchestra.
Read More »Concert Review: Evgeny Kissin – International Convention Center, Jerusalem 2/16/11
Kissin performs for Jerusalem itself and, looking for this welcomed opportunity, he approached his friend, Lady Annabelle Weidenfeld.
Read More »Setting Pianistic Standards: The Arthur Rubinstein Society And International Piano Competition
This article answers the forever difficult question of how is it possible to determine a “winner” when inherently “immeasurable” artistic qualities are to be measured regardless.
Read More »First Fiddle: Glenn Dicterow, Concertmaster of NYC’s Ultimate Band, the New York Philharmonic
Everyone “plays their hearts out” and guest conductors often remark on “how fast we get it.”
Read More »Inbal Segev – A Love Story with the Cello
“I breathed cello,” Segev remembers. Her love story with the instrument continues to this day, says the mother of three.
Read More »Book Review/Interview: Beyond Talent: Creating a Successful Career in Music by Angela Myles Beeching
Empowering her readers to take the “magic wand” into their own hands, Beeching links artistic ambition with entrepreneurial opportunities.
Read More »Notes on the Grammy Nomination Party at Le Poisson Rouge, New York, December 16, 2010
Avi Avital’s mandolin, sharing center stage with a variety of other instruments, like the tambourine, the accordion, and the harp, became the undisputed winner of the evening.
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