Music Degree Programs: Next on the Chopping Block?
Philip Glass
This Is Your Brain on Minimalism. Any Questions?
Now there’s science that music with a lot of repetition might lead listeners into feeling socially “in sync” with each other:
Robert Wilson’s “Silent Operas”
In a genre where noise from singers and orchestra musicians has cornered the market, legendary director Robert Wilson’s rehearsal process has found a unique niche.
Looking Back to Warmer Days With Philip Glass
A 'Flash Choir' Sings Philip Glass in Times Square
If, in our current cold wintry weather, you want to remember what summer was like, here’s what you might have seen and heard on that 89 degree summer day in Times Square.
Remembering Ravi Shankar
Ravi Shankar in 1988
Legendary Indian musician and composer Ravi Shankar died yesterday at the age of 92. He was born in 1920, and during his long life did more than anyone to popularize the music of his country for western audiences.
At 75, Some Sit Back and Reflect…Not Philip Glass
Composer Has an Appointment at Carnegie Hall for his Birthday Philip Glass’ friends threw him a birthday party Sunday night, two days ahead of schedule. Not because there were early bird specials or an extra senior citizen discount. Rather, the venerable former taxi driver will be at Carnegie Hall for the world premiere of his [...]
Music@Menlo Festival in full swing
Jorja Fleezanis, Ian Swensen, violins; Lucille Chung, piano; Laurence Lesser, cello; Yura Lee, viola. July 26, 2011. The Center for Performing Arts at Menlo-Atherton.
Music@Menlo Festival in full swing; Seven octaves of expression: Making music in the streets of Denver; Philip Glass starts new festival
