Critic Peter Dobrin was kind enough to publish a blurb in the Inquirer about the 25th anniversary of Eugene Ormandy’s burial. There was going to…
American composer and conductor John Adams recently posted interesting and personal observations on Elgar’s Enigma Variations. My program notes on the Variations for the upcoming…
The late Buddy Rich is well known as an old school big band drummer. His wit won for him many appearances on the Johnny Carson…
Hot dog media darling conductor injures himself on the podium. Gustavo Dude I’m Ill does not return after minor injury. But associate conductor Lionel Bringuier…
Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy (1809-1847) Born February 3, 1809 in Hamburg. Died November 4, 1847 in Leipzig. Calm Sea and Prosperous Voyage Overture, Op. 27 Composed: 1828.…
Edward Elgar (1857-1934) Born June 2, 1857 in Broadheath, (near Worcester) England. Died February 23, 1934 in Worcester. Variations on an Original Theme (“Enigma”) Opus…
On May 16, 2010 there will be a concert by the Princeton Symphony Orchestra at the Richardson Auditorium in Alexander Hall which is on the…
This year’s #operaplot contest just ended. If you are new to twitter that octothorpe (what a word. The sharp symbol) turns the word into a…