Lisa Bielawa Premieres Two New Works for 2016 New York Philharmonic Biennial >>
Lisa Bielawa, new music composer and Philip Glass Ensemble alumna, will host two world premieres of her work for the upcoming 2016 New York Philharmonic Biennial. 'Vireo Caprice' debuts later this month, with 'My Outstretched Hand' following in June.
EXCLUSIVE: Classicalite Q&A Bryce Dessner on 'Black Mountain Songs' Collaboration at BAM with Richard Reed Parry >>
In 1933, John A. Rice left Rollins College amid controversy and created Black Mountain College--a liberal arts scene in North Carolina based on John Dewey's principles of progressive education. Enlightened scholars, poets and artists to come down from the mountain would include: Willem and Elaine de Kooning, Robert Rauschenberg, Josef and Anni Albers, Jacob Lawrence, Merce Cunningham, John Cage and Cy Twombly, to name but a few.
EXCLUSIVE: Classicalite Q&A with Arcade Fire's Richard Reed Parry on 'Music for Heart and Breath,' Bryce Dessner and Growing Up With Folk Musician Parents >>
We recently caught up with Arcade Fire’s Richard Reed Parry in transit to the Hollywood Bowl for a few quick quips on his album "Music For Heart And Breath," released this summer on Deutsche Grammophon Records.
READ: National Endowment for the Arts December 2013 Grant Announcement...All 154 Pages! >>
154 pages. Read 'em, and weep, Kickstarter!
Kronos Quartet, Brooklyn Youth Chorus Back Together >>
Once again, the Kronos Quartet is teaming up for a concert with the Brooklyn Youth Chorus. This time, the performance will take place at the noted new music venue Roulette (509 Atlantic Ave. at Third Avenue in Boerum Hill).
