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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

  • Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal Signs with Decca Records

    After making music together of more the 20-years, Decca decided in the early 2000's that it was time to end their relationship with the Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal in the face of an ever-changing music industry. According to the latest industry news updates, however, the famous orchestra is once again recording new albums with the record company after signing a new 5-year deal. First on the block will be the OSM's recording of Arthur Honegger and Jacques Ibert's 'L'Aiglon,' set to be released on Decca/Universal Music Classics on March 4, 2016.
    By Shane Jordan

  • Young People's Chorus of NYC Debuts 'Transient Glory III' Disc with Free Download

    The Young People's Chorus of New York City is an organization dedicated to perpetuating music and the arts among kids. Their latest release, Transient Glory III, showcases the unique Young People's Chorus line as they chant about the essence of NYC. In an added exclusive, too, the organization is sharing a free track for download entitled One Sweet Morning by John Corigliano.
    By Ian Holubiak