Articles
New Score Releases: May 2012
A highlight of recently released scores at Ovation Press for viola, bass, and string ensemble from editors Alan Bodman, Amy Barlowe, Edwin Barker, and Michael Tree!
Daily Bow: “The Problem is Wonderful”
Personal technology is making inroads in classical music, but what does the iPad generation mean for classical music?
Daily Bow: Kid Rock Rocks Out with Detroit Symphony!?
Not the DSO’s usual concerto soloist. Read on to learn about this unique collaboration!
At the Brink of War!
The Spektral Quartet will present their multi-disciplinary project “Theater of War” following the conclusion of the NATO summit. Learn more about this work, which explores the disconnect between civilians and soldiers returning home and attempting to reintegrate into society.
Daily Bow: Eating Your Words
A strongly negative review of the Met’s Ring Cycle surfaced on a radio blog, then disappeared at the Met’s request. Is this right?
Daily Bow: A Photographer’s Leap of Faith
Would you ever expect that this picture could be a cellist’s bio photo in a program? Read on to learn more about photographer Nikolaj Lund’s innovative approach to classical musician portraiture!
Movers, Shakers, and Rockers (Monday’s Bow May 14)
This Monday’s Daily Bow is dedicated to the movers, shakers, (and rockers) of classical music!
Join Us for the eighth blackbird Benefit at the Violet Hour!
Join us on Monday May 21, 2012 in Chicago for a benefit event put on by the fantastic ensemble eighth blackbird!
Daily Bow: Who’s Afraid of…Contemporary Music?
Contemporary classical music can scare off even audiences of music-lovers. The Guardian’s Tom Service addresses the 5 biggest myths.
Daily Bow: Yo-Yo Ma Captures Swedish Music Prize
American musicians Yo-Yo Ma and Paul Simon have won Sweden’s international coveted Polar Music Prize. Read on to learn more!
Daily Bow: Indie-Classical
Indie-classical seeks to break the mold of classical music while upholding its high standards. Is this the new face of tradition?
Daily Bow: An Orchestra of Blind Musicians?
In Cairo, the Al Nour Wal Amal Chamber Orchestra puts on concerts of western and eastern classical music, with the musical forces composed of 38 blind women. Read on to learn about this inspirational group!
