Happy Friday, music nerds! It’s been a big week at Music Nerd Central, and next week will be even bigger, as I head out to …
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Category Archives: 20th century
Cantata Singers: The Astonished Breath Saturday, January 21, 2012 Alfred Schnittke: Concerto for Mixed Chorus Arvo Pärt: Berliner Messe When I was growing up, my …
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I know, I know – you thought everything there was to cover about the royal wedding had been covered: the dresses, the hats, the guest list …
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On Thursday morning, I attended an open rehearsal of the Boston Symphony, in preparation for this weekend’s performances, which include the world première of a …
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Existential Pilot Saturday, March 5, 8pm Deagan Music 1770 W Berteau, Chicago IL Free; donations accepted So there I was minding my own business, working …
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GRAMMY© Week is in full swing! And I know there are musical stars in the vicinity here in downtown L.A., but they’re staying under wraps …
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Steven Mackey is a busy guy. In addition to playing the guitar and teaching music at Princeton, he composes some very large scale musical works, …
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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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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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