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Who Will Replace Alan Gilbert at the New York Philharmonic? [DARK HORSE EDITION]

As Classicalite and pretty much every other classical outlet in Christendom reported earlier this year, the New York Philharmonic's intrepid MD, Alan Gilbert, will step down from both job and podium in 2017. However, with questions concerning the orchestra's home, David Geffen's Playhouse (i.e. Avery Fisher Hall), and its exorbitant costs of renovation, the question is not who will replace Gilbert? A better query...who still wants the NYPO job?
By K. Young

  • WATCH JIMEK-Led Polish National Radio Symphony Performs Hip Hop-Hits Medley

    Whoever said that hip hop and rap music lacked class can eat their heart out. Conductor Radzimir Debski (JIMEK) led the Polish National Radio Symphony Orchestra through a mash-up of rhythmic classics, touching on a generation who loves everyone from Wu-Tang to the contemporary Kendrick Lamar.
    By Ian Holubiak

  • PHOTOS: Lake Street Dive at Mountain Jam #FestivalRoundUp

    From the New England Conservatory in Boston to the festival circuit across America, Lake Street Dive capture that essence of country infused jazz. The chamber-like group in size and instrumental repertoire gave a sun-shining performance during the lounch hour on Sunday at Mountain Jam filled with cuts from their Signature Sounds Records release "What I'm Doing Here", "Rabid Animal" and everyone's favorite singe along: Annie Lenox's "Walking on Broken Glass."A successful Kickstarter earlier this year landed them a spot in the Behind a Good Song music documentary short on Signature Sounds Records. To wit, Rachael Price herself will DJ a set at our favorite Arts Brookfield tonight. Take a look at our favorite moments, including Price's ability to rock the red lips through an entire set and encore.
    By Maria Jean Sullivan