Jim Svejda’s Retirement and the Role of the Classical Music Radio Host
When Jim Svejda arrived in 1979, classical music radio in Los Angeles was flourishing. His retirement this year prompts a look at the state of classical music radio in 2022.
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Bolder Than Fiction: Tracy Silverman and Roberto Sierra Conquer New Musical Territory Together
When the celebrated electric violinist Tracy Silverman invited Puerto Rican composer Roberto Sierra to write a major new concerto for him, it was bound to push boundaries.
Does it Matter If a Conductor Has a String-Playing Background?
Many conductors are former or current string players. But when a conductor has stringed-instrument experience, is he or she more disposed to nurturing the art of string playing?
Composer Juan Pablo Contreras Talks New Work ‘MeChicano’ for New Music USA’s ‘Amplifying Voices’ Series
By Greg Cahill MeChicano, a work by Mexican-American composer Juan Pablo Contreras, is one of nine new orchestral works from Black, Hispanic, and Asian comp... Read More...
Jazz Bassist Ron Carter Will Lay Down the Grooves at His Own Carnegie Hall Tribute
Bassist Ron Carter's contributions to the jazz world will be feted May 10, when Carnegie Hall presents For the Love of Ron Carter and Friends: 85th Birthday Celebration.
Meadowmount’s New Artistic Director Janet Sung Reflects on Her Time as a Student at the Renowned Music School
Artistic Director Janet Sung looks forward to the chance to help influence a new generation of young musicians’ lives in the same way that her time at Meadowmount impacted her.
Prophets of Possibility: Bang on a Can Is Building a Musical Cadre of American Experimentalists
Founded in 1987 as a response to the absence of new music in American concert halls, Bang on a Can is now a major force in the new-music movement.
David William Hearn Discusses the Development the Staffpad Music Composition App
The Staffpad music composition app allows you to write music notation on a staff using an iPad or Windows tablet, pen-and-paper style.
Gewa Expands Air Series with New Viola Case
German case manufacturer Gewa has expanded its Air series with a new shaped viola case.
The Violin Competition World Adjusts to a Livestreaming Model
Livestreaming has enabled many violin competitions to continue without missing a step, avoiding the cancellations that have plagued other industry events.