Violinist Lucy Morganstern is conversant with the repertoire of the American Ballet Theater @ABTBallet and the American Symphony orchestra. She plays for them. But, as the New York Times reported this week, she also brings this skill to grieving pet … Read More»
Brahms Violin Concerto in TV Prime Time: As Ballet Music
Unlike Stravinsky, when speaking of Brahms, one rarely pairs his work with dance -- beyond Hungarian Dances. Season 2, episode 15 of the CBS Series Elementary, titled "Corpse de Ballet," (currently available for free streaming at CBS.com) inspired … Read More»
“Whole Lotta Heaven” in Genre-busting Iris DeMent
She’s “Country / gospel,” pronounced one reviewer. Genre. It’s a genteel word for an invisible barrier that, for example, keeps most African Americans from attending Rush concerts. But genre is more than simple taste or cultural experience. People … Read More»
The (Memorable) On-Stage, Off-Stage Presence of Mandy Patinkin
“Hello. My name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father. Prepare to die.” OK, that’s out of the way. Those lines were written by screenwriter William Goldman but made famous by the singer who came to town Friday night. The legendary characters of … Read More»
A Marriage That Keeps On Giving: Strunz and Farah at the Boulton
The 260 seat Boulton Center for the Performing Arts has a big heart for veteran musicians. Last Friday evening, an exuberant whoop went up from the audience when Jorge Strunz and Ardeshir Farah of Strunz & Farah took the stage. It was a mutually … Read More»
