1 day agoJoyce DiDonato — EdenWhether it’s prison reform, the plight of refugees, music education for all, or the industry-defining ‘In War and Peace,’ opera superstar Joyce DiDonato transcends the physical confines of the concert hall. …5 min read5 min read
5 days agoConspirare ‘House of Belonging’ featuring Miro Quartet violist: John LargessAs they begin their 30th Season, the GRAMMY® Award-winning choral ensemble from Austin, Texas, Conspirare, presents an emotionally rich and wide-ranging program in their new Delos recording: ‘House of Belonging.’ …3 min read3 min read
Mar 20Paul Merkelo’s stunning Trumpet ConcertosHailed as ‘the new Maurice André’ by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, Paul Merkelo is a spectacular soloist who the Montreal Gazette calls ‘a most impressive master of his instrument.’ As principal trumpet of the Orchestre symphonique de Montréal, Mr. …3 min read3 min read
Mar 8‘In the Shadow of the Mountain’ — Part 2 with Jennifer Higdon and Matthew J. DetrickHouston Texas based ‘Apollo Chamber Players’ sixth studio recording; ‘Moonstrike’ on Azica Records includes Jennifer Higdon’s groundbreaking work for string quartet; ‘In the Shadow of the Mountain.’ The piece is the 20th and final work in Apollo’s 20 by 2020 multicultural commissioning initiative and multiple GRAMMY and Pulitzer Prize-winning composer…2 min read2 min read
Feb 23Eric Schorr’s ‘New York Pretending To Be Paris’ podcast featuring baritone: Michael Kelly poets: Susan Kinsolving, Aaron SmithComposer Eric Schorr is a musical chameleon who has written music for a variety of genres and venues. With a body of work that includes the musical: “Tokio Confidential,” vocal arrangements for “Uncommon Women and Others” and processional music for the opening ceremony of the ‘Gay Games’ at Yankee Stadium…3 min read3 min read
Feb 21Mark Abel’s ‘Spectrum’ featuring: Hila PlitmannMark Abel’s music writing is beholden to no school or discernible influence. …4 min read4 min read
Jan 18In the Shadow of the Mountain — Part 1 with Jennifer Higdon and Matthew J. DetrickHouston Texas based ‘Apollo Chamber Players’ sixth studio recording; ‘Moonstrike’ on Azica Records includes Jennifer Higdon’s groundbreaking work for string quartet; ‘In the Shadow of the Mountain.’ …3 min read3 min read
Jan 3‘Pulsations’ with Angele DubeauWith a career spanning over four decades and an impressive discography of more than forty albums, Angèle Dubeau continues to leave her mark in today’s music world. …2 min read2 min read
Dec 3, 2022MoonStrike with Jerod Impichchaachaaha Tate and Matthew Detrick — Raven Steals the MoonHouston Texas based ‘Apollo Chamber Players’ sixth studio recording; ‘Moonstrike.’ is the 19th commission of Apollo’s 20 by 2020 multicultural initiative. The Azica Records album title track was written by Chickasaw composer Jerod Impichchaachaaha’ Tate and commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing. Joining us for this…3 min read3 min read
Oct 27, 2022MoonStrike with Jerod Impichchaachaaha Tate and Matthew Detrick — The Man Who Married The MoonHouston Texas based ‘Apollo Chamber Players’ sixth studio recording; ‘Moonstrike.’ The Azica Records album is the 19th commission of Apollo’s 20 by 2020 multicultural initiative. Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing, Chickasaw composer Jerod Impichchaachaaha’ Tate has created music and narration depicting the very colorful American…2 min read2 min read
