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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.
By Steve Nagel

  • Broadway Bach Ensemble Performing Free Classical Concert On Sunday February 7

    The Broadway Bach Ensemble will be putting on another free concert this Sunday, February 7. The no cost classical concert will feature music from Bach, Beethoven, Milhaud and Poulenc. The event will also feature special guest violinist Yaegy Park. Park got her start at the age of 4 when became the youngest member to every join the Houston Young Artist foundation. The Broadway Bach Ensemble’s Principal Conductor and music director Michael F. Tietz conducts the 50-piece orchestra of community chamber professionals.
    By James Knight

  • Stradivarius Says: Sadie Dingfelder Performs Fiddle Tunes on Coveted Violin

    What would Stradivari say about a fiddle player performing on one of his relic violins? Perhaps he'd break into a jig--but as far as playing fiddle on a Stradivarius goes, we now have proof. Sadie Dingfelder at the Washington Post dropped into the Smithsonian and played a little tune on the violin too her own awe at its unique and masterful tone.
    By Ian Holubiak