Several musical performances have been sent to me recently that feature either super-talented young performers or actual child prodigies. So often my generation seems to believe that the future of classical is bleak and that in the future we’ll only have rap and “movie music!” Each week, I listen on NPR to “From the Top” […]
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A Fun way to enjoy a Bach Fugue!
You just never know what you’re going to find when you enter an FAO Schwartz Store, do you? I remember taking my daughter there in the late 80’s and we were both just mesmerized by the multi-storied expanse of toys and stuffed animals. There’s also a famous keyboard there and one day, two Juilliard students […]
Despite Anxiety and Naysayers, Composer Wins Her Pulitzer
Being a serious composer in this day and age is not easy for anyone, but despite the critics and the naysayers, this young woman prevailed! Article was taken from the New York Times. By VIVIEN SCHWEITZER Published: April 21, 2010 PHILADELPHIA — Jennifer Higdon wishes there were a 12-step program on how to deal with […]
Yo-Yo Ma Knows the Healing Power of Music
In 1961, Pablo Casals played for John F. Kennedy at the White House. The concert could be seen as a symbol of the importance of the arts to the Kennedy administration, or as a gesture of honor to a great cellist. But there’s no question, when the concert is re-created next year as part of […]
Singing Monks!
This is an extremely creative and unique musical performance. Did you know that at many times throughout the history of music, composers have come to the conclusion that every possible melody, harmony and musical composition had already been written and that there was nothing new to compose? At least that’s what one of my music […]