Orchestral
Alan Gilbert Leads New York Philharmonic in Glorious 'Rite of Spring' Performance
Prime Minister Manuel Valls and More Honor Pierre Boulez in Paris Memorial Service
Yesterday, a memorial service for Pierre Boulez was held in Paris and was attended by loved ones close to the composer including French Prime Minister Manuel Valls and Culture Minister Fleur Pallerin. Perhaps one of this century's leading composers, Mr. Boulez was honored in a most beautiful fashion. John Luther Adams & Laurie Anderson to Premiere Sound Installations at Big Ears Fest 2016
With preparation for the 2016 Big Ears Festival underway, the bigwigs behind the gala have announced two sound installations that will be part of the festivities: a piece from composer-in-residence John Luther Adams and his enticing Veils and Vesper, and Laurie Anderson's Drones, a Lou Reed original.