GRAMMY®-nominated violist Eliesha Nelson has a lot going on these days. In addition to playing viola in the Cleveland Orchestra, she has embarked on a …
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Monthly Archives: January 2011
I just got the word that composer Milton Babbitt passed away this morning, at the age of 94. Uncle Milty, as we modern composer types …
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For classical music nerds, the term ‘Double Concerto’ might likely bring to mind Vivaldi‘s many works for pairs of violins or other instruments, or for …
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On Thursday last week, I got an email from a musical colleague about “Boys’ Night Out,” a chamber opera and art song performance happening the …
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Happy Monday, Music Nerds! It was an exciting weekend here at Music Nerd Central. I went to two concerts, which I’ll be writing up today, …
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I’m moving up in the world, music nerds! I’ll be in L.A. February 7-14 for GRAMMY® Week! Last year, when I was invited to be …
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When I found out that Laurie Anderson, multimedia artist and avant-pop icon, was nominated for a GRAMMY© in the Best Pop Instrumental Performance category, I …
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Cantata Singers Friday, January 14th Music of Elgar, Finzi, Holst and Vaughan Williams When you go to a Cantata Singers concert, you can always be …
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Happy Friday, music nerds! I’m pleased to announce that my first grammy.com post is up! Click to sample some GRAMMY Classical Delights! Furthermore, I will …
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JP Concerts presents: Lisztomania Times Two Thursday, January 13, 7:00 pm St. John’s Episcopal Church 1 Roanoke Avenue, Boston (map link) $10 at the door …
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