Andrew D Nix“There has never been a performance to match it. Pray God, there never will.”— Brian Moynahan, author of Leningrad: Siege and SymphonyMay 5, 20212May 5, 20212
Andrew D NixStravinsky’s Rite of Spring: From Ballet to Modern SymphonyAlmost every classical music lover has learned about Rite of Spring’s controversial premiere in 1913: a scandalous ballet choreography…Apr 18, 20218Apr 18, 20218
Andrew D NixPicturing Christianity through Handel’s “Messiah”“Handel’s “Messiah” is indisputably a religious composition in every way!” Some scholars and students alike may exclaim. After all, the…Mar 8, 20215Mar 8, 20215
Andrew D NixEinstein on the BeachIf you listen to the recording above, you will instantly get a taste of the style of music that encompasses “Einstein on the Beach”, an…Feb 3, 20211Feb 3, 20211
Andrew D NixSuffering in musicMany of the most moving works created by composers throughout history share one thing in common: The emotional struggle and suffering that…Jan 26, 20211Jan 26, 20211
