Electronic Music 'Classics' from Ratatat
Aug 22nd, 2006 · Music critic John Brady offers a review of the new CD by the electronic band Ratatat.
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William Bolcom Tops Classical Grammy Awards
Feb 9th, 2006 · William Bolcom's Songs of Innocence and of Experience won the Grammys for best classical album, choral performance, and classical contemporary composition at Wednesday's awards ceremony. Other awards went to the London Symphony and singer Thomas Quasthoff.
Critic's Picks for Classical Music Grammys ****
Feb 8th, 2006 · The music industry's stars will gather in Los Angeles Wednesday night for the 48th annual Grammy Awards. Music reviewer Tom Manoff shares his favorites among the classical music nominees.
Daniel Bernard Roumain's 'Dred Violin' ****
Feb 6th, 2006 · Daniel Bernard Roumain doesn't fit the image of a classical musician. The Haitian-American violinist and composer, who sports a silver nose ring and dreadlocks, was inspired by jazz, rock and hip-hop. He dubs his style "dred violin."
Modern Works Take Center Stage in Russian Theater
Feb 3rd, 2006 · Despite the struggles of Russia's publishing and film industries, theater in Moscow has remained dynamic in both large and small venues. For most of the 1990s, audiences preferred classics and snubbed contemporary drama. But new plays have become a growing staple of recent seasons.
Dion Rediscovers the Blues on 'Bronx' ***
Jan 31st, 2006 · As a teen idol, Dion rose to fame in the late 1950s and early '60s. Considered a doo-wop pioneer, the voice behind classics like "The Wanderer" and "Runaround Sue" is crooning the blues. With Bronx in Blue, Dion revisits his roots.
Japanese Jazz Prodigy Hiromi: 'Spiral' ****
Jan 30th, 2006 · At just 26 years old, Hiromi is considered one of Japan's best jazz pianists and composers. Musician and Day to Day contributor David Was says her music is "part classical, part jazz and part simply unclassifiable." He reviews her third album, Spiral.
Music to Ring in Chinese New Year ****
Jan 30th, 2006 · Performance Today pays tribute to the Year of the Dog with music from the Shanghai Quartet, erhu player Xu Ke and pianists Yundi Li and Sa Chen. They perform Western classical and Chinese traditional music to herald in the new year.
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