The Symphony as Occasion
A necessary criterion of any concert experience is: Does it create a sense of occasion? Here are three organizations that set a bold example.
Dear Recent Music Graduate
You needed these years to focus and hone your skills. But now that you’ve graduated, I want to give you some advice that was best saved until now.
Embracing Difference: The Mission that Drives Laurie Rubin
Born blind, Laurie Rubin endured bullying and hostility on her road to becoming an opera singer. Now, she has much to teach us about embracing those who seem different.
A Conversation with Frederica Von Stade
Beloved by opera fans the world over, renowned mezzo-soprano Frederica von Stade talks music education, the shifting future of opera and the importance of artistic intention.
Our Quartet Could Be Your Life: A Talk21 with Justin Kantor
Classical musicians can thrive if they book their shows like rock bands. Kantor, co-founder of (le) poisson rouge, explains how and why you should play clubs.
