“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
Stravinsky’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
Picturing 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
Einstein 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
Suffering 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
