#contemporary-music

[ follow ]
#kronos-quartet
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 weeks ago
Berlin music

Review: A Kronos Quartet Glow Up: New Players, Newly Lustrous Sound

Kronos Quartet's recent concert showcased fresh talent and a vibrant mix of musical styles, signifying a comeback for the aging ensemble.
from48 hills
1 week ago
Berlin music

How 'Sesame Street' and 'Black Angels' sparked a new Kronos Quartet - 48 hills

Kronos Quartet's annual festival introduces new members and aims to heal through music as it celebrates change and evolution in contemporary music.
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 weeks ago
Berlin music

Review: A Kronos Quartet Glow Up: New Players, Newly Lustrous Sound

Kronos Quartet's recent concert showcased fresh talent and a vibrant mix of musical styles, signifying a comeback for the aging ensemble.
from48 hills
1 week ago
Berlin music

How 'Sesame Street' and 'Black Angels' sparked a new Kronos Quartet - 48 hills

Kronos Quartet's annual festival introduces new members and aims to heal through music as it celebrates change and evolution in contemporary music.
more#kronos-quartet
Music production
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Performing is not some gigantic thing it's just me breathing': Obongjayar on the journey from shyness to stardom

Obongjayar emphasizes that music should connect with people, transforming his approach to songwriting.
Berlin music
fromKqed
2 weeks ago

Review: Montero and Marin Are a Hit at the San Francisco Symphony | KQED

Marin Alsop showcased new contemporary works that captivated the audience, blending tradition and innovation.
#composer
fromPitchfork
3 months ago
Writing

Tom Johnson, Village Voice Critic of New York's Downtown Avant-Garde, Dead at 85

Tom Johnson's death marks the end of an era in minimalist music, reflecting his influence on both composition and music journalism.
fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
3 weeks ago
Berlin music

Never stop developing: The neo-Romantic music of Andrew Lewinter * Oregon ArtsWatch

Andrew Lewinter uniquely blends traditional classical music influences with contemporary idioms, finding a distinct place in today's musical landscape.
fromPitchfork
3 months ago
Writing

Tom Johnson, Village Voice Critic of New York's Downtown Avant-Garde, Dead at 85

Tom Johnson's death marks the end of an era in minimalist music, reflecting his influence on both composition and music journalism.
fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
3 weeks ago
Berlin music

Never stop developing: The neo-Romantic music of Andrew Lewinter * Oregon ArtsWatch

Andrew Lewinter uniquely blends traditional classical music influences with contemporary idioms, finding a distinct place in today's musical landscape.
more#composer
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 weeks ago
NYC music

Meet Jensen McRae and 3 Other Artists on the Rise

Emerging artists Jensen McRae, J Noa, Oklou, and Mei Semones are releasing new music and touring this year.
fromwww.eastbaytimes.com
1 month ago
Berlin music

From Antheil to Zappa' concert set for April 5 at Oakland's Mills College

Mills College is a landmark for contemporary music, hosting significant performances and education from legendary composers.
SF music
frompitchfork.com
1 month ago

Perfume Genius Shares New Song Clean Heart

Perfume Genius releases "Clean Heart", the last single from his upcoming album "Glory", enhancing excitement for its imminent release.
"Glory" album is set to release on March 28, following two previous singles.
#jazz
NYC music
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Billy Hart Has One Foot in Jazz's Past and the Other in Its Future

Billy Hart, an iconic jazz drummer, embodies a blend of classic and contemporary styles despite his extensive career spanning over six decades.
fromPitchfork
7 months ago
London music

Nubya Garcia: Odyssey

Nubya Garcia's 'Odyssey' intricately blends orchestral and Afro-Caribbean influences, emerging as a complex and adventurous listening experience that challenges traditional jazz.
fromLondon Jazz News
8 months ago
London music

BBC Prom 35 - BBCSSO/ Volkov: works by Ellington, Mary Lou Williams, Anthony Braxton

The concert celebrated the contributions of black composers and the integration of contemporary music in classical settings.
fromLondon Jazz News
8 months ago
London music

2024 Konfrontationen Festival in Austria

The Konfrontationen Festival is a hub for innovative contemporary and free improv music, celebrated for its engaging performances and vibrant audience interactions.
fromLondon Jazz News
7 months ago
London music

Mark Cherrie Quartet - 'Any Anxious Colour'

Mark Cherrie’s album showcases the lyrical beauty of the steel pan blended with contemporary jazz elements.
NYC music
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Billy Hart Has One Foot in Jazz's Past and the Other in Its Future

Billy Hart, an iconic jazz drummer, embodies a blend of classic and contemporary styles despite his extensive career spanning over six decades.
fromPitchfork
7 months ago
London music

Nubya Garcia: Odyssey

Nubya Garcia's 'Odyssey' intricately blends orchestral and Afro-Caribbean influences, emerging as a complex and adventurous listening experience that challenges traditional jazz.
fromLondon Jazz News
8 months ago
London music

BBC Prom 35 - BBCSSO/ Volkov: works by Ellington, Mary Lou Williams, Anthony Braxton

The concert celebrated the contributions of black composers and the integration of contemporary music in classical settings.
fromLondon Jazz News
8 months ago
London music

2024 Konfrontationen Festival in Austria

The Konfrontationen Festival is a hub for innovative contemporary and free improv music, celebrated for its engaging performances and vibrant audience interactions.
fromLondon Jazz News
7 months ago
London music

Mark Cherrie Quartet - 'Any Anxious Colour'

Mark Cherrie’s album showcases the lyrical beauty of the steel pan blended with contemporary jazz elements.
more#jazz
fromThesanjoseblog
2 months ago
SF music

Symphony San Jose presents BEETHOVEN'S EROICA

Symphony San Jose features Beethoven's Eroica, Strauss' Death and Transfiguration, and Pärt's Cantus in a concert on March 8-9, 2025.
fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
2 months ago
NYC music

More colors, more timbres, more palette: 45th Parallel Universe premieres new Andy Akiho composition at The Reser * Oregon ArtsWatch

Andy Akiho's 'Copper Variations' was highlighted in a concert showcasing innovative contemporary music.
fromThe New Yorker
3 months ago
Writing

L.A.'s New-Music Bastion

The Monday Evening Concerts have evolved into a crucial platform for contemporary music since their inception in 1939.
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

TV, Movies, Music and Art to Look Forward to in 2025

Severance's new season promises dark humor and deeper exploration of work-life themes.
Metropolitan Opera's Die Frau Ohne Schatten raises anticipation for Salome's unique production.
Weather Station's music combines various influences to depict contemporary life.
Music
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 months ago

Not your parents' music class: hip-hop, music tech expand the definition of music education | CBC News

Hip-hop's inclusion in music education encourages contemporary music-making and broader student engagement.
Rapper Shad's teaching illustrates the evolving landscape of music curricula at universities.
#opera
fromThe New Yorker
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

The Year the Metropolitan Opera Declared War on the Critics

Contemporary opera is evolving, showcasing modern themes and diverse musical styles, challenging the notion of opera as a stagnant art form.
fromThe New Yorker
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

The Year the Metropolitan Opera Declared War on the Critics

Contemporary opera is evolving, showcasing modern themes and diverse musical styles, challenging the notion of opera as a stagnant art form.
more#opera
fromwww.nytimes.com
6 months ago
Digital life

The Exquisite Fragility of Mark Andre's Music

Mark Andre's compositions require attentive listening due to their delicate and intricate nature, as demonstrated by Boulez's experience during a performance.
fromPortland Mercury
7 months ago
OMG science

TBA Review: Yelling Choir by Maxx Katz Commands Sonic Space, Emotional Release

Yelling Choir by Maxx Katz offers an immersive blend of sound and sight, provoking deep emotional responses through music and performance.
fromPitchfork
7 months ago
Music

Nala Sinephro: Endlessness

Nala Sinephro's 'Endlessness' excels in merging ambient and jazz, offering a fresh take on contemporary music.
fromwww.theguardian.com
8 months ago
Music

Wolfgang Rihm obituary

Wolfgang Rihm navigated musical heritage and expression, creating over 500 works and showcasing confidence in his compositional voice despite generational challenges.
[ Load more ]