The Four Nations Ensemble vividly evoked in music the 18th century "Grand Tour" tradition with music of Vivaldi, Corelli, Pergolesi and more.
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Concert-Dance-Drama Review (NYC): ‘Lucretia’ by Cantata Profana
Cantata Profana explores via collage the story of a rape that, according to legend, triggered the fall of the monarchy in ancient Rome.
Read More »Music Review: Jerusalem Quartet – ‘The Yiddish Cabaret’
The new album from the Jerusalem Quartet and soprano Hila Baggio brings back the sound and sensibility of a bygone time and place with skill and high spirits.
Read More »Concert Review: American Classical Orchestra – ‘Eroica’ (NYC, 17 May 2019)
Beethoven's "Eroica" Symphony was a jubilant finish to the American Classical Orchestra's season under Thomas Crawford, showing their mastery of, and ardent feeling for, the classical repertoire.
Read More »Song Premiere: The Iveys – ‘Colors of Honey’
We debut the newest single from the upcoming album by quintessential family band The Iveys.
Read More »Opera Review (NYC): A ‘La Susanna’ for the #MeToo Era at BAM
Heartbeat Opera and Opera Lafayette have devised a superb staged production of the baroque oratorio 'La Susana,' retelling a biblical story of sexual harassment with love, humor, seductive grace, and wonderful music.
Read More »Music Review: VulgarGrad – ‘The Odessa Job’
'The Odessa Job' from VulgarGrad is one of those albums which are a sheer delight to listen to from beginning to end with enthralling music and vocals.
Read More »Music Review: Rupa and the April Fishes – ‘Growing Upward”
'Growing Upward' from Rupa and the April Fishes is an album of great music and powerful words - not something we're used to anymore, but something we need.
Read More »SXSW Music Festival 2019: March 15 (Austin, Texas)
Broken Social Scene and Steve Earle rocked out Friday's showcases at South by Southwest in Austin, Texas.
Read More »Theater/Opera Review (NYC): Ivo van Hove’s Staging of ‘Diary of One Who Disappeared’ by Leoš Janáček
As operatic theater this staging of Janacek's song cycle by Ivo van Hove falls short. As an opportunity to hear great music performed with dedication and finesse by fine singers, I'll take it.
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