Classical
Paul Meecham to Depart Boston to Lead Utah Symphony and Opera in July
Flux Quartet to Perform Morton Feldman's Six-Hour 'Second String Quartet' at MIT
Few ensembles have felt compelled to address Morton Feldman's epic Second String Quartet in its entirety, but the Flux Quartet is determined to give the work its due diligence with a Boston-area premiere at MIT's Killian Hall on Feb. 28. John Cage Award 2016: Joan La Barbara Receives $50,000 from Foundation for Contemporary Arts
On January 19th, the Foundation for Contemporary Arts announced its 2016 award recipients. Although this year the FCA has honored a series of artists in a variety of categories and disciplines, perhaps the most prestigious of FCA's awards, the John Cage Award, was presented to composer and sound artist Joan La Barbara. The biennial award, which is accompanied by a $50,000 prize from the FCA, is awarded to visionary artists and composers who reflect the "spirit of John Cage". Joan La Barbara receives the $50,000 cash prize as per the John Cage Award 2016 for her use of extended vocal technique in both her compositions and premieres of notable works.
