Posted inAx, Emanuel Classical Music Music New York Philharmonic Thomas, Michael Tilson Michael Tilson Thomas Leads Mahler at the New York Phil The conductor led the New York Philharmonic in Mahler’s Fifth Symphony, an inspiring opening night for a season starting off unsettled. Posted by By Zachary Woolfe
Posted inArnhold, John Classical Music Dancing Juilliard School Music Philanthropy Woetzel, Damian Juilliard Receives $20 Million to Unite Disciplines and Support Jazz The donations, from John and Jody Arnhold, will expand creative work across disciplines, help pay for an annual fall festival and support the jazz program. Posted by By Javier C. Hernandez
Posted inCarnegie Hall Classical Music Dudamel, Gustavo Los Angeles Philharmonic Mexico City (Mexico) Ortiz, Gabriela (1964- ) They Said Her Music Was Too Exotic. Now She’s a Classical Star. Gabriela Ortiz, Carnegie Hall’s composer in residence this season, has spent her career channeling the sounds and sensibilities of Latin America. Posted by By Javier C. Hernandez
Posted inClassical Music English Baroque Soloists Gardiner, John Eliot Monteverdi Choir Orchestre Revolutionnaire et Romantique Facing Criticism After Striking Singer, a Maestro Forms New Ensembles John Eliot Gardiner, who hit a singer during a tour in France last year, said he was starting a new choir and orchestra. Posted by By Javier C. Hernandez