London Symphony Orchestra Slated to “Mime” Olympic Performance
Vivaldi
Michala Petri to perform with ProMusica at Josephinum; Southern
Michala Petri plays with ProMusica Chamber Orchestra this Saturday and Sunday
When most of us think of recorders, we have flashbacks to music class in elementary school as we were given our first opportunities to make music. When you hear Michala Petri, you’ll realize just how far this is from your 2nd grade music class.
Los Romeros and Music for Baroque Guitar on Next Fretworks
The guitar player (c. 1672, by Vermeer
Saturday evening on Fretworks will feature the great Spanish guitar quartet Los Romeros with music of Vivaldi and Manuel de Falla, and we’ll have music of the 17th century by Francesco Corbetta for Baroque guitar in the mix. Listen at 7 pm on Classical 101.
Cellist and Conductor Yuli Turofsky has Died at Age 73
Cellist and conductor Yuli Turovsky passed away on January 15, 2013 at the age of 73.
Cellist and conductor Yuli Turofsky died yesterday at the age of 73. He was the founder and music director of the Canadian chamber orchestra, I Musici de Montreal.
Cremona, Italy: Now a UNESCO Cultural Heritage Site
Panorama of Cremona
Cremona, Italy is a preeminent center for manufacturing musical instruments and was recently named a cultural heritage site by a United Nations agency.
A Bald Mezzo And Three Shades Of Violin: Classical Favorites From 2012
On Silfra, violinist Hilary Hahn improvises with prepared pianist Hauschka.
From the versatility of the violin to the virtuosity of a mysterious opera composer, NPR’s Tom Huizenga and host Guy Raz spin an eclectic set of the year’s best classical recordings.
Programming Classical Music for a New Audience
“One thing I like about it is that it doesn’t make me picture powdered wigs like most classical music.” The above quote was one of the first things I noticed when I went to you tube to hear a portion of a rehearsal of Higdon’s On A Wire. Jennifer Higdon is one of the most performed [...]
