Irish multi-instrumentalist and vocalist Áine O’Dwyer is known for her unique site-specific performances, which often…
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“If you don’t know what to do, there’s actually a chance of doing something new.”
― Philip Glass, Words Without Music: A Memoir
Review: KSO Indulges in a Lusty ‘Carmina Burana’
The KSO performance put the spotlight on what is important in the piece: a relatively simple musical language that wallows in the indulgent fantasies of spring, charms and satisfies the listener musically, and supports the bawdy and poetic spirit of the Medieval texts.
On Sunday: A Magic Moment? Pianist Igor Lipinski Concludes Young Pianist Series
When one reads about “magical performances” in music commentary, one can assume that a fair…
Big Ears 2018 – Q&A With Diamanda Galás
A Diamanda Galás performance is unlike any other performance you’ll ever see — even unlike other Diamanda Galás performances. Since the 1970s the singer has been stunning—and occasionally shocking—audiences with her uncanny vocalizations and theatrical stage presence.
Preview: KSO, Knoxville Choral Society, and Soloists Take on ‘Carmina Burana’ This Week
Knoxville Symphony Orchestra Masterworks: “Carmina Burana” Conductor: Aram Demirjian Gustav Mahler: Blumine Kurt Weill: Suite from…
Review: KSO Goes Bach to Mozart with a Freshness and Sparkle
Confessions of a Bachophile — Chapter 17 In my review of the Knoxville Symphony Chamber…
Preview: Marble City Opera Follows Up With ‘Follow Suit’
Marble City Opera World Premiere of Follow Suit — music by Griffin Candey, libretto by Emily…
Yikes! Performance Choices Galore on Sunday March 4th
There was a time when one could just hang out and relax on Sundays without…
Big Ears 2018 – Q&A With Milford Graves
Among the many activities undertaken during his 76 years so far on this planet, Milford…
Big Ears 2018 – Bang on a Can Celebrating 30 Years
There is only one thing surprising about Bang On A Can founders Julia Wolfe, David…
