Classic FM visits Turin to examine Vivaldi’s original handwritten scores, and discovers a project that reveals another side to this prolific composer. The early morning sun is beginning to break ...
The people who don’t like Philip Glass’ distinctive brand of minimalist music — and there is a significant contingent of them — are probably not going to be swayed. But for the rest of us, the ...
If music was a numbers game, this composer would be the undisputed greatest. He wrote a lot of music. In fact, people who aren’t fans of his describe his music as being "cookie-cutter" or "samey." ...
As Columbus Symphony assistant concertmaster David Niwa sees it, Antonio Vivaldi’s “The Four Seasons” is a serious contender for the most popular work of classical music. “My colleagues in the ...
Millions of words have been written about Antonio Vivaldi’s evergreen The Four Seasons, and we’re not about to add to the pile—except to note that former Vancouver Symphony Orchestra concertmaster ...
Where: Terrain, Washington Cracker Building, 304 W. Pacific Ave. Cost: $25-$75. Tickets are available via TicketsWest. Now in its third year, “Uncharted,” the brainchild of nonprofit arts organization ...
Campaigners during a climate strike in Hanover on September 20th. Photo: DPA A classical orchestra in Germany aims to "make climate change audible" with a reworking of Antonio Vivaldi's famous violin ...
East versus West. Turn on the nightly news, and you’ll be bombarded with it, the clash of cultures and civilisations that’s fuelled a billion narratives and seems to have existed since time began.
Throughout the week Classic FM’s presenters bring you the best new recordings, including world exclusives and premiere broadcasts of latest releases. This week: ‘Vivaldi’ by Martin Fröst and ‘Bach’ by ...
BalletMet Artistic Director Edwaard Liang didn’t expect to be choreographing a new ballet for the company’s season finale. “Director’s Choice: A Collection of Short Ballets” — a triple bill opening ...
His initiation came nearly 20 years ago at Tango, the George Badonsky restaurant that closed in 1986. First was a job as a busboy and then a promotion to the prep line. There were also stints as a ...
Watch 13-year-old Yang Tae-Hwan shred a Vivaldi classic at the closing ceremonies. By Nina Braca Even if you missed the Olympic closing ceremonies, odds are good that you’ve seen images of Yang ...