Joel Chadabe, a pioneering composer who sadly passed away in 2021, was known for his groundbreaking work in developing interactive music systems. He was a founder of the Electronic Music Foundation in 1994 and contributed as a producer to numerous
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Greek National Opera ended its season with Tosca, given outdoors at the Odeon of Herodes Atticus amphitheatre, located under the Acropolis wall. The stage is unusual in that it’s wide but not very deep, there are no wings, and the
Telling the story of the seasons through music is not new—Vivaldi’s Four Seasons springs to mind—but focusing on the climate crisis that is inexorably unfolding has captivated cellist Trey Lee. He highlights the effects of climate change on the environment
To say one witness magic at Sokolov’s concerts is no exaggeration. Only one day after Krystian Zimerman gives a recital in Wuppertal, Grigory Sokolov is to perform in Frankfurt – this opportunity simply cannot be missed, not to mention coincidentally
Anyone who tried to follow Krystian Zimerman’s concerts would agree that it’s a formidable challenge – a limited number of engagements every year, no general manager, and no official website listing his appearances. However, it’s always something to listen to
Giorgi Gigashvili – 17th Arthur Rubinstein Competition Giorgi Gigashvili made his name by capturing the second prize at the Rubinstein Competition in 2023, where he also garnered his audience with his daring interpretations and commanding stage presence. I’ve been observing
In April, 24-year-old cellist Sterling Elliott appeared with the Minnesota Orchestra performing Tchaikovsky’s Variations on a Rococo Theme Op. 33 for Cello and Orchestra. A top award winner of the Senior Division of the 2019 National Sphinx Competition and having
The Barbican Centre witnessed contemplations on death and fate this evening (May 17, 2024). Under the baton of Anna Rakitina, the BBC Symphony Orchestra was set to perform the London premiere of Sofia Gubaidulina’s The Wrath of God and Rachmaninoff’s