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5 Minutes with the Balourdet Quartet
At a time when many string quartet residencies are tied to universities or short-term engagements, the Balourdet Quartet has been part of a different kind of experiment in Seattle.
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5 Minutes with Composer Niles Luther
The cellist-composer talks about his work translating brushstrokes into sound, composing for a museum gallery rather than a concert hall.
A Surplus of Hope—Why Orchestras Are (Cautiously) Feeling Confident Again
Data shows that orchestras are continuing to outperform the wider performing arts sector and attract new ticket buyers, especially among millennials.
Artistic Nurture: Louis Levitt on Building the Sybarite Sound Lab
The double bassist describes his latest venture as an incubator where musicians and composers can experiment, collaborate, and build projects of varying size and scope.
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High Stakes, New Identities—The Changing Face of the North American Orchestra
North American orchestras are entering a moment when leadership changes, artistic identity, and civic purpose intersect in consequential ways.
Back in Fashion: The Concerto Form Receives Wider Contemporary Attention
The concerto is no longer merely a test of virtuosity. It is a stage for collaboration, a reflection of our time, and a laboratory for works that may still be played 100 years from now.
Adult Education—The Orchestra’s New Front Line
At a time when public school music education is increasingly under threat adult-focused community-based efforts by orchestras have become more than enrichment.
5 Minutes with Violinist Hongyi Mo
Poulenc’s great Violin Sonata is at the center of Mo’s debut album, ‘Métamorphoses,’ and serves as the anchor for an exploration of transformation.
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When HIPP Meets MIPP: The Art of Historically Informed Performance on Modern Instruments
Three leading conductors who specialize in 18th-century repertoire describe how the craft of playing counts for more than rigid historical orthodoxy.
5 Minutes with . . . Lincoln Center’s Mariko Silver
Silver discusses her new role as Lincoln Center's president and CEO and reveals the inspiration behind the planned $335 million redesign of Damrosch Park.
5 Minutes with . . . Fiddler Alasdair Fraser
It's been nearly 40 years since Fraser founded the San Francisco Scottish Fiddlers, a group of enthusiasts that's grown to over 300 people.
5 Minutes with . . . Kevin Olusola
The cellist, best known as the singing, beatboxing member of the phenomenal a cappella ensemble Pentatonix, tells the story behind his first full solo album, ‘Dawn of a Misfit.’
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The Challenges of Being a Classical Music Content Creator
A recent phenomenon in classical music is the evolution of performer-entertainers who must balance artistic integrity with public engagement.
5 Minutes with . . . The Renegade Orchestra
The SF Bay Area group features some of the best and (arguably) weirdest classical musicians playing instrumental versions of the greatest rock songs ever written.
Artists Reflect on the Rich Musical Heritage—and Promise—of the United States
A steadily increasing number of artists and ensembles, through album releases and concert series, are exploring the concept of America and what it represents.
5 Minutes with . . . Conductor Rafael Payare
Serving as music director for the San Diego Symphony and the Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal, Payare has emerged as one of classical music’s most dynamic leaders.
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Classical Music Festivals Adapt to Please Audiences—and Attract New Ones
On both sides of the Atlantic, music festivals are innovating to meet changing audience demands.
Cellist Joshua Nakazawa on the Mana Music Quartet’s Commitment to Hawaiian Culture
Nakazawa chats about the ensemble, its new album, and its mission to honor the indigenous culture of Hawaii.