Great Composers Chamber Music Series premieres 11th season with a tale of two 19th century heroines"Ahead of Their Time" entwines the lives of two trailblazing artists - German composer Clara Schumann and Italian actress Adelaide Ristori - in an afternoon of music and monologue at the Harris Center. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Summer Concert SeriesPianists Sakurako Kanemitsu, Erina Saito Highlight Music To Combat Anti-Asian HateJuly 9, 2021 | Jennifer ReasonBoth women have chosen their programs as a testament to the violence against Asians occurring at this time, and against all forms of racial judgement. You will hear a variety of musical styles, and diversity in gender and ethnicity in the music.
Gil Shaham Finds Friendship In Two Violin ConcertosJuly 7, 2021Violinist Gil Shaham teams up with cellist and conductor of the Knights, Eric Jacobsen, to forge a friendship through their new album, Beethoven, Brahms: Violin Concertos.
Caroline Shaw Is Not Here To Save Classical MusicJuly 6, 2021The Pulitzer-winning, Kanye-collaborating composer began her career with a creative blank check, but she's spent much of the past decade moving sideways. Her latest trick: reinventing as a songwriter.
Shaking Up The Classical Canon: Randall Goosby Talks With Lara DownesJuly 4, 2021The rising young violinist discovers his musical roots and questions the traditional borderlines of the repertoire.
Summer Concert SeriesBrennen Milton And Carol Chuang Celebrate Living ComposersJuly 2, 2021 | Jennifer ReasonBrennen Milton has twice been invited to Carnegie Hall, once as the winner of the Golden Classical Musical Awards, and will speak to that journey as a Black man. He will also talk about his second passion: designing clothes!
Louis Andriessen, Influential, Iconoclastic Dutch Composer, Dies At Age 82July 1, 2021Known for his idiosyncratic, wide-ranging style and the radical politics of his early years, Louis Andriessen had a profound impact on modern music as an uncompromising creator and prominent teacher.
Pianist Jeni Slotchiver Reflects On Our Musical HeritageJune 30, 2021This week on New Classical Tracks, pianist Jeni Slotchiver reflects on her experience teaching and her upbringing as native South Carolinian in her new album, American Heritage.
Caroline Shaw & Sō Percussion, 'To The Sky'June 29, 2021The joint effort between the composer and Sō Percussion showcases Shaw's flexible voice.
Randall Goosby, 'Adoration'June 25, 2021With his lush, warm tone and exceptional technique, concert violinist Randall Goosby is easily winning over music lovers.
Flutist Immanuel Davis Rediscovers His Instrument's RootsJune 23, 2021This week on New Classical Tracks, flutist Immanuel Davis journeys back to the early development of the flute in his new album, La Magnifique.
