Reconsidering Space

by | Oct 14, 2010

No one can deny that significant changes are afoot when it comes to the performance and reception of western classical music.  Though I in no way believe that classical music is dying, I believe that it is important to acknowledge that for classical music to thrive in...

World Premiere in New York

by | Sep 23, 2010

Hannah Lash is a young and rising composer, whose body of works is impressive considering her age.  Her most recent piece, a chamber opera entitled “Blood Rose” and based on the tale of “Beauty and the Beast” will be premiered in New York City tomorrow, September...

Upcoming Concert: Kaija Saariaho

by | Sep 20, 2010

The New York Times recently referred to Kaija Saariaho as “the world’s longest-toiling overnight success.”  The article by Cori Ellison, makes the reference in regard to the success of Saariaho’s first opera “L’Amour de Loin” at the 2000 Salzburg Festival – a...

Upcoming Concert at Issue Project Room

by | Sep 14, 2010

The New York Times recently ran a short article about an upcoming concert series hosted by Issue Project Room in Brooklyn, NY. Issue Project Room defines its mission as: ISSUE Project Room embraces the integrity of creative exploration and the spirit of unfettered...
Photo of April 23 concert

Photo of April 23 concert

by | Apr 27, 2010

April 23, 2010 — concert at M. Steinerts. Read Liane Curtis’ review here on the The Boston Musical Intelligencer. All six composers and the pianist: John McDonald, Donal Fox, Dianne Goolkasian Rahbee, Marti Epstein, Michelle Kelley (pianist), John Craig...

Women’s Work Concert Series in NYC

by | Mar 22, 2009

Allan Kozinn, from The New York Times, recently reviewed a concert performed in conjunction with the sixth annual Women’s Work concert series presented at the Greenwich House Music School. The March 18th concert featured piano music performed by Jenny Lin, who chose...