A few years ago, I discovered the writings of Thomas Merton, a Trappist monk, mystic, writer and peace activist, and I wrote a cycle of …
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Category Archives: concerts
Several years before I met my dear, sweet McDoc, I had a gentleman friend who appreciated classical music, but who, like many classical listeners, was …
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Music nerds! I am thrilled to announce my induction as the newest contributor to ‘Burgh Vivant, Pittsburgh’s cultural talk magazine! Earlier this month, I chatted …
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Summer in the city is typically a slow time for classical music events. Aside from orchestras with summer pops series, classical groups either take a …
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In the midst of jetting around having musical adventures, I do occasionally find time to write music and practice the piano! My most recent work …
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Renée Fleming in Recital: Back Home Again in Indiana! Richard Bado, piano Saturday, March 2, 2013 Fisher Auditorium, Indiana University of Pennsylvania Every once in …
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ETHEL: Present Beauty Monday, March 5, 2012, 7:30 p.m. David Friend Recital Hall Berklee College of Music Classical music has a bit of a PR …
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Thursday night I attended my first official GRAMMY Week event: “One Night Only: A Celebration Of The Live Music Experience,” benefitting the GRAMMY Foundation’s Music …
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On Friday, January 27, the Boston Modern Orchestra Project (a.k.a. BMOP) presented Strange Bedfellows: Unexpected Concertos, showcasing instruments don’t get to be concerto soloists as …
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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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