Opera
Kentucky Opera Names Ian Derrer as New General Director
JacobTV, Dutch Composer, Creates Multimedia Opera of Current Events
Dutch experimental composer JacobTV, né Jacob ter Veldhuis, employed a unique collaging method to arrange his new multimedia piece, 'The News.' The avant-pop orchestration uses clips of news footage to create a sensory-straining “reality opera.” Damien Escobar Explodes Genre Conventions With His Crossover Violin
Damien Escobar, a classically trained violinist with the pedigree of a pop star, is changing the way classical music fans think about the beloved instrument. The musician defies standard genre constrictions with a unique crossover musical style all his own.
