‘The Marriage of Figaro’ turns 244

‘The Marriage of Figaro’ turns 244

May 1, 2020 | All Posts

May 1, 1786, The Marriage of Figaro opened at the Burgtheater in Vienna. Five encores were performed opening night, seven at the second performance. For the third performance, posters were drawn up notifying the public that “no piece for more than a single voice...
Michael Christie Jukebox #13

Michael Christie Jukebox #13

May 1, 2020 | All Posts, Michael Christie's Jukebox

In this installment: Beloved performer for audience and fellow musicians alike, Olga Kern joins me for this special Jukebox Playlist and insightful interview segments. Don’t miss her extended interview segment and the reveal of her favorite composer at the end...
Duke Ellington’s ‘Symphony in Black’

Duke Ellington’s ‘Symphony in Black’

Apr 29, 2020 | All Posts

To honor jazz legend Duke Ellington on his birthday (April 29), let’s take a look at a fascinating work of his: Symphony in Black. A 9-minute short, it was Billie Holiday’s first appearance in film, and “one of the earliest cinematic explorations of...
Higdon Percussion Symphony joins Library of Congress

Higdon Percussion Symphony joins Library of Congress

Apr 29, 2020 | All Posts

At our January concert, Happy 250th, Beethoven, we enjoyed Jennifer Higdon’s gorgeous piece Pale Yellow, performed by the Eroica Trio. In case you missed it, be sure you give it a listen below:   [youtube]EwRyXvUs9cY[/youtube]   New West Symphony sends our...
Michael Christie Jukebox #13

Michael Christie Jukebox #12

Apr 28, 2020 | All Posts, Michael Christie's Jukebox

In this installment: Let’s start the week with some of the most epic music from the last 400 years. We are spoiled for choice so that’s why I’m calling this Epic 1! Strauss: Also Sprach Zarathustra Tallis: Spem in Alium Led Zeppelin: Stairway to...