‘Party Band’ Violinist Dick Bright Offers Advice from a Life Spent Working in the Music Industry
His new book, "Workin’ for a Livin’," is a charming hybrid of memoir, storytelling, and advice advice
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The California Festival’s Celebration of New Music is a Tale of Three Maestros
Collaboration between more than 90 institutions includes support from the Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego symphonies
Joshua Bell Commissions an Homage to the Elements
During the Covid lockdown, Bell started thinking about nature and decided to commission a new suite
SF Symphony Brings Together Freestyle Rap, Mahler, Ravel, Strauss, and AI for 2023 Opening Gala
Music director Esa-Pekka Salonen, with a kind of sprightly grace, led the orchestra on a night of smiles and shimmering gowns
Hans Johannsson Celebrates His Career in Violin Making with “Echoes of the Ages” Event
At least 60 stringed instruments will be played and on display to honor his 40-plus–year career
Bassist Joseph Conyers Is Helping Build the Next Generation of Change Makers Through Music with Project 440
Project 440 is unlike other music programs in that it does not focus on teaching students to become better musicians so much as to become better members of their communities
Remaking the Maestro: As Classical Music Organizations Look to Fill Podiums, They’re Revising Their Priorities
'Music directors will need to be full strategic leaders'
After Arts Organization Hosts Events and Makes Connections Within the Music Community
The community is comprised of like-minded individuals, professionals trained in music and who love it but are currently working in other fields.
Violinist Joe Deninzon on Joining Classic Progressive Rock Band Kansas
Deninzon grew up dreaming of playing "Dust in the Wind" onstage with the band—now he does regularly as a member of the group
Cemeteries Across the Country Are Embracing New Roles as Performance Venues
Cemetery leaders have turned to cultural events as they aim to drum up awareness, ward off potential vandals, and support the upkeep of their lawns and aging monuments