What Does Life In An Orchestra Get You? In The U.K., Not Enough To Live OnThu, 03 May 2018A study released by the Musicians' Union in the U.K. says that many musicians with full-time, salaried jobs are struggling to pay their bills. Two-thirds say that they have considered other careers.
Shall We Dance: Balanchine Sets Tchaikovsky In MotionFri, 20 Apr 2018Conductor Marin Alsop muses on the power of ballet and her memories of watching choreographer George Balanchine bring the music of Tchaikovsky to life with the New York City Ballet.
Connecting The Dots On Arvo Pärt's Symphonic JourneyFri, 20 Apr 2018A new album of the Estonian composer's four symphonies trace the path of a brave artist who risked throwing it all away to reinvent himself.
Vespers Or Vision Quest? Soulful Music For A Violin In FlightTue, 03 Apr 2018A video premiere from violinist Olivia De Prato offers ecstatic music by Missy Mazzoli with an enigmatic take, by director James Darrah, on the evening prayer service.
A New Song Cycle Contemplates BlacknessFri, 30 Mar 2018A collaboration between three prominent artistic voices — singer Lawrence Brownlee, composer Tyshawn Sorey and poet Terrance Hayes — examines what it means to be a black man in America today.
