Death of Classical began its new season of concerts in the Green-Wood Cemetery Catacombs with a spectacular piece for chorus and small orchestra.
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Music Review: The Saint Tikhon Choir – ‘Benedict Sheehan: Vespers’
A new choral setting of the Orthodox Church Vespers is one of the most gorgeous albums of the past year.
Read More »Exclusive Interview: Marios Papadopoulos, Artistic Director and Conductor, Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra, on June 7 Carnegie Hall Debut
The orchestra will perform music by Brahms, Bruch, and Sarasate with featured violin soloist Maxim Vengerov.
Read More »Music Reviews: ‘Tanbou Kache,’ Haitian Art Music from Diana Golden and Shawn Chang; ‘The Mandolin Seasons: Vivaldi and Piazzolla’ from Jacob Reuven and Omer Meir Wellber
Haitian art music for piano and cello, and Vivaldi and Piazzolla on mandolin and accordion.
Read More »Concert Review (NYC): American Classical Orchestra and ACO Chorus – ‘RENEW,’ Music by Johann Sebastian Bach (5 April 2022)
Who better than the American Classical Orchestra and Chorus to bring us J.S. Bach on period instruments?
Read More »Concert Review (NYC): ‘Midnight Magic,’ Mirror Visions Ensemble’s Brilliant Return to the Concert Stage
The vocal ensemble returns with a thrilling cabaret-style concert of art songs from Mozart to Sondheim to the present day.
Read More »Exclusive Interview: Trumpeter Paul Merkelo on UNICEF Ukraine Benefit Concert, ‘Gershwin’s World’ Documentary, Russian Trumpet Concertos and More
The trumpeter gathers colleagues from the Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal to benefit UNICEF's efforts to aid Ukrainian children.
Read More »Concert Review: American Symphony Orchestra and Marcus Roberts Trio Play the Music of Duke Ellington
Duke Ellington's concert music gets its due as the ASO and the Marcus Roberts Trio celebrate his fusion of jazz and classical at Carnegie Hall.
Read More »Concert Review: Austin Symphony Rumbles with the Jets and the Sharks
The Austin Symphony Orchestra performed a "Film With Orchestra" event, bringing live music to the film 'West Side Story'.
Read More »Music Reviews: Lise Davidsen and Leif Ove Andsnes – ‘Edvard Grieg’, and Shani Diluka – ‘The Proust Album’
The Norwegian soprano and pianist pay tribute to Norway's greatest composer, while Shani Diluka evokes Proust with an enchanting set of French music.
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