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The violinist and the Aspect Chamber Series celebrated Astor Piazzolla's centenary with tango nuevo, poetry and dance.
Read More »Concert Review (NYC): Philippe Quint and His Tango Band – ‘Astor Piazzolla: Between Angels & Demons’
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Concert Review (NYC): Kronos Quartet and Friends – Music from ’50 for the Future,’ 21 October 2021
With all the genre-bending acts and projects out there today, there's still no one quite like the Kronos Quartet.
Read More »Concert Review (NYC): Talea Ensemble Performs U.S. Premieres of Azrieli Music Prize Winners
The virtuosity of the Talea Ensemble in conjunction with five genre-bending composers left me feeling inspired and grateful to be both a musician and a concert-going New Yorker more than ever before.
Read More »Music Review: Fanfare Ciocarlia – ‘It Wasn’t Hard To Love You’
'It Wasn't Hard To Love You' from Fanfare Ciocarlia is an exhilarating and life-affirming album that is just what the doctor ordered in these troubled times.
Read More »Exclusive Interview: Eleanor McCain on ‘I Can See Hope from Here’ – a Celebration of Canadian Music
The Canadian singer tells us about her album 'I Can See Hope from Here,' a 14-track selection of her inspiring renditions of songs by Canadian artists.
Read More »Music Review: Duo Mantar – Mandolin-Guitar Album ‘Music from the Promised Land’
The mandolin-guitar duo's debut album includes music by seven Israeli composers and embodies the musicians' shared passion for Israeli music and Jewish songs.
Read More »Exclusive Interview: Duo Mantar’s Jacob Reuven, Adam Levin on Their Mandolin-Guitar Album ‘Music from the Promised Land’
The duo's debut album includes music by seven Israeli composers and embodies the musicians' shared passion for Israeli music and Jewish songs.
Read More »Music Review: Alice Phoebe Lou ‘Glow’
With 'Glow' Alice Phoebe Lou proves once again she is a unique voice in pop music who won't be defined by what's fashionable or other people's expectations.
Read More »Concert Review: Steve Sandberg Trio (Livestream – January 30, 2021)
The pianist melds classical, jazz, and world music in his World Classical Music Project concerts.
Read More »Culture Knows No Borders: Central Conservatory of Music in Beijing Releases Documentary ‘Listening to the Future’
'Listening to the Future' celebrates contemporary Chinese music and COMM's cross-cultural initiatives.
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