classical music
study says attending live music performances reduces stress levels
…there is a small caveat, however.
Max Richter released 'Recomposed By Max Richter: Vivaldi, The Four Seasons,' performing it in NYC
Max Richter released his new album, Recomposed By Max Richter: Vivaldi, The Four Seasons, this past August and it’s been getting a lot of praise in the modern classical world…
classical music may calm your dog (heavy metal may stress him out)
“…Lead author Lori Kogan of Colorado State University found that Mozart, Beethoven and the like may reduce stress in dogs, according to a study in the Journal of Veterinary Behavior…
Chicago Symphony Orchestra Musicians on Strike
The musicians of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra went on strike Saturday, just ten days before a scheduled three-night run at Carnegie Hall, which includes the hall’s opening night gala…
New York Philharmonic kicking off week of free 'Concerts in the Parks'
“A beloved New York tradition, Concerts in the Parks returns for its 47th season with five free outdoor concerts throughout the New York City boroughs, plus a free indoor concert in Staten Island…
Dan Deacon played Merkin w/ NOW Ensemble & Calder Quartet (pics, setlist, streams), playing Carnegie Hall (Monday)
When not inciting mass hysteria in children, Dan Deacon keeps it fancy, and that was the vibe last night at Merkin Concert Hall, his first of two fancy NYC shows this week…
PLOrk is here, Chiara String Quartet & NOW released LPs, Matmos playing with them, won't be at Maryland Deathfest
Matmos with Kronos Quartet last yearThe Chiara String Quartet and NOW Ensemble come together Friday, May 6 at (Le) Poisson Rouge for a joint album release concert, celebrating two fresh albums from New Amsterdam Records with some of the foremost performers and composers of this emerging self-reliant generation: NOW Ensemble’s sophomore statement, (with compositions by ensemble members Judd Greenstein, Mark Dancigers, Patrick Burke, and commissioned work by Missy Mazzoli, Sean Friar, and David Crowell), and , performed by the Chiara String Quartet and special guest, electronic duo, Matmos…
'Kraft' opening - postpunk sounds performed with junk
New York Philharmonic will be hosting three raucus performances of “Kraft,” a piece by their composer-in-residence Magnus Lindberg, on October 7th, 8th and 12th at Avery Fisher Hall…
Bargemusic hosts jazz & classical shows on the East River
Rocks Off Concert Cruises are not the only way to see live music on a boat in NYC. Bargemusic, a much less punk rock series of shows, kicks off its ‘Jazz Thursdays’ series tonight, 4/29, with music from Foldersnacks (Terrence Mcmanus, Guitar; Tyshawn Sorey, Drums; Jesse Elder, Piano, Keyboard and Vocals; Zack Foley, Vocals; Aidan Carroll, Bass)…
Signal's upcoming shows include Bang on a Can Marathon, works by Philip Glass & Nico Muhly (who has shows too)
Signal at LPR
New music ensemble Signal will visit (Le) Poisson Rouge on Sunday, April 11th for two performances of Philip Glass’s 1981 album Glassworks (its NY live premiere) along with Glass’s “Music in Similar Motion” and other works…
