Classical Music – Page 41

Philip Glass’s Musical Impression of an Artist Cut Down by AIDS

Glass’s Fourth String Quartet, written after the death of the artist Brian Buczak, will be performed at the New York City AIDS Memorial.

By Joshua Barone

Classical Music Klimt, Gustav Mahler, Gustav Milch-Sheriff, Ella Opera Volksoper (Vienna, Austria)

Circe and Muse No Longer: A New Opera Reconsiders Alma Mahler

“Alma,” premiering this week at the Vienna Volksoper, views its often-vilified protagonist through a feminist lens: as a thwarted composer and mother.

By Valeriya Safronova

Classical Music Francesconi, Luca Furrer, Beat Odeh-Tamimi, Samir Rihm, Wolfgang Sciarrino, Salvatore Streich, Lisa Venice (Italy) Venice Music Biennale

In the Art Biennale’s Shadow, Venice Celebrates Music, Too

It may not be as big or run as long as its visual arts sibling, but the Music Biennale includes a wealth of commissions and premieres.

By Zachary Woolfe and Matteo de Mayda

Classical Music Gabetta, Sol (1981- ) Jolas, Betsy Kallionpaa, Maria Royer, Vincent Scelsi, Giacinto Vasks, Peteris

A Mental Tightrope: When Instrumental Musicians Have to Sing, Too

Artists who take up contemporary music sometimes have to sing and play at the same time. The results can be extraordinarily powerful.

By Jeffrey Arlo Brown