I spend lots of time, much more than I’d like, talking about nomenclature — the terms we use for various elements of the musical universe I inhabit. Very often, these terms are highly charged and nearly political in their implication. … Continue reading →
Just in case you were inundated with election news all week and missed out on the good stuff, a few items: First up: a movement to make John Cages’ 4’33″ number one on the UK charts for Christmas (a publicity … Continue reading →
Sunday afternoons (often my only day off) usually find me getting organized for the week – setting schedules, confirming appointments, catching up on personal email, etc. Of course, there’s always time for a little fun, and I usually spend more … Continue reading →
There’s been much written recently about the ever-dwindling numbers of classical music critics, and while I generally agree that this is a Bad Thing, occasionally I read a review that makes me reconsider. Case in point: a recent review in … Continue reading →
I’ve always been fascinated by the varied intersections of music and technology – some (potentially) successful, some less so. This one definitely goes into the former category. Those of you who skip over these tech-heavy blog posts, please don’t skip … Continue reading →
Can I just say, it’s been a manic few weeks. I had 11 days away (which included 6 concerts with two orchestras of 3 different programs), a couple of days at home to rehearse and perform with Josh Ritter; meanwhile … Continue reading →
“Classical music, opera, used to disperse teen loiterers” I really hate news stories like this, mostly because they seem to confirm common suspicion that the young people are repelled by this old-fangled classical music business. And, not only that; in … Continue reading →
One of the great things about living and working in Minneapolis/St. Paul is the staggering popularity of the live music scene. I tell people that a lot, and I’ve found that lifelong Minnesotans are often surprised to hear me mention … Continue reading →
All right, so while I’m not as soccer-crazy as my brother (who’s been getting up at 4:30 am to watch games from the West Coast), it’s been fun getting caught up in a little bit of World Cup fever (gotta … Continue reading →
Let me open by saying I’ve always loved Renée Fleming. I’m also a fan of progressive/space/alternative rockers Muse. And I’m not one of those people who view “crossover” with a combination of derision and snide contempt. And let’s talk about … Continue reading →
