May 30 2008

Kapell = Genius

A new disc of William Kapell recordings reminds us of just how amazing an interpreter the short-lived American pianst was. Read More...

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May 29 2008

Supporting today's composers

A partnership of music support organizations has created a network to support new orchestral works by American composers, especially "up-and-coming" ones. It's call EarShot. Let's hope it helps. Read More...

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May 21 2008

Steinway buys ArkivMusic

ArkiveMusic is now a Steinway artist. Read More...

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May 21 2008

How to find composers online

This Web site provides a thorough database of contemporary composers. Read More...

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May 16 2008

When mechanical conducing is preferred

The humanoid robot Asimo, conducted the Detroit Symphony Orchestra this week. Read More...

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May 15 2008

Holland to retire

New York Times critic Bernard Holland is retiring. Read More...

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May 14 2008

Frances Yeend's curious warm-up technique

We came across an funny photo in our archive. Read More...

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May 14 2008

NEA Opera Honors Recipients

The newest classical awards Read More...

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May 13 2008

Pittsburgh Camerata director shows thoughtfulness and guts

A critic gets a letter like this only once or twice in a career. Read More...

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May 06 2008

Local flute competition has international flavor

The Pittsburgh Flute Club hosted its first Young Artist Competition last week, with participants from Korea, Norway, Sweden and the United States. Read More...

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