Performances
New World stream revisits American music
The New World Symphony is devoting its January webcasts to composite […]
Sun Jan 10, 2021
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From far-flung homes, Seraphic Fire’s streaming Christmas program provides its holiday glow
In the hectic near-decade (2000-2009) I spent as a music critic […]
Mon Dec 21, 2020
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Early Beethoven well-served by Orchestra Miami
The week of the 250th anniversary of Ludwig van Beethoven’s birth […]
Sun Dec 20, 2020
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Ehnes, MTT and New World violinists celebrate Bach
During a Saturday evening event devoted to the violin works of […]
Sun Dec 13, 2020
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Schwarz, Frost Symphony do Copland proud in glitch-ridden streamed concert
Even in our pandemic-plagued era, Gerard Schwarz can be counted on […]
Sat Nov 21, 2020
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New World serves up a varied chamber feast with emphasis on the modern
Since its initial flowering under Haydn, the quartet has proven one […]
Mon Nov 16, 2020
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Beethoven’s music emerges over tech issues in retooled Second Symphony
As part of Orchestra Miami’s monthlong Beethoven for Miami Festival, the […]
Mon Nov 16, 2020
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Orchestra Miami’s streaming Beethoven festival is off to worthy start
The toughest musical challenge in this hazardous new era must be […]
Sat Nov 14, 2020
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YouTube goes dark, yet Frost Opera Theater singers shine warm light on Menotti
Alan Johnson, director of the University of Miami’s Frost Opera Theater […]
Thu Nov 12, 2020
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Seraphic Fire serves the eye and ear with season-opening video
As musical organizations turn to streaming as a way to connect […]
Mon Nov 09, 2020
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Adams hosts New World program of Adams and more
John Adams, one of America’s preeminent contemporary composers, has been a […]
Sun Nov 08, 2020
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American, English chamber works open New World’s virtual season in style
The New World Symphony has responded to the Covid-19 pandemic with […]
Mon Nov 02, 2020
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Schwarz, Frost Symphony serve up Mozart, Still and Beethoven in season opener
Musical conservatories and educational institutions have had to adapt and innovate […]
Sun Oct 25, 2020
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New World Percussion Consort opens virtual season with several bangs
The ideal live performance probably doesn’t entail experiencing the music through […]
Sun Oct 11, 2020
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Kaleidoscope MusArt finds art in small things with bagatelle program
The Covid 19 pandemic has forced musical organizations around the globe […]
Sun Oct 11, 2020
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Pacifica Quartet serves up a bracing disc of women composers
Pacifica Quartet; Otis Murphy, saxophonist. Ran: Glitter, Doom, Shards, Memory—String Quartet […]
Tue Jul 28, 2020
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New disc offers ideal introduction to Arvo Pärt
Arvo Pärt, Stabat Mater. Gloriae Dei Cantores GDCD 065 When he […]
Mon Jul 06, 2020
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New music for new times
Though the concert world is on hiatus because of the COVID-19 […]
Thu Jun 25, 2020
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Ten Recordings for Challenging Times
Vivaldi: Motteti. Simone Kermes, soprano; Andrea Marcon/Venice Baroque Orchestra (Archiv). Forget […]
Sat Jun 06, 2020
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Eighty-eight reasons to seek music online during the shutdown
CDs, YouTube, and online concerts continue to provide contact-free home delivery […]
Mon May 18, 2020
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