Violin Channel: Julian Schwarz – 'Considerations for Preparing the Rococo Variations'
In a VC exclusive guest blog, American cellist Julian Schwarz shares his top considerations for preparing Tchaikovsky's 'Variations on a Rococo Theme'
Blogcritics: Marc-André Hamelin at Carnegie Hall Review
Marc-André Hamelin opened his Carnegie Hall program with a sober and thoughtful performance. His approach showed an awareness that the music needs no excess. All the magnificence is there in the score.
Meet the Artist: Julian Schwarz
On October 12th, The Cross-Eyed Pianist sat down with cellist Julian Schwartz to speak about his inspirations, influences and challenges as an artist.
San Francisco Classical Voice: Taiwan Philharmonic Offers A Fresh Perspective on Orchestral Music
How different the same hall feels with another orchestra onstage. For starters, at Monday’s Taiwan Philharmonic concert, women not only outnumbered men — they were extraordinarily well-represented even in the sections (double bass, brass, and especially, leadership positions) that remain male-dominated in this country’s orchestras. There was no concertmaster entrance; in fact, the orchestra entered the Davies stage en masse. And the applause, after every movement, didn’t feel wrong.
In honor of Veteran’s Day Weekend, All-Star Orchestra kicks off collaboration with U.S. Marine Band
A unique collaboration: the All-Star Orchestra’s Gerard Schwarz conducts the U.S. Marine Band – America’s oldest continually performing musical ensemble – founded by an act of Congress in 1798, and dubbed “The President’s Own” by no less than Thomas Jefferson. Three programs feature the most famous concert band masterpieces, including works by Gustav Holst, Percy Grainger, William Schuman, and of course John Philip Sousa.
The New York Times: Marc-André Hamelin
The New York Times lists Marc-André Hamelin’s Carnegie Hall recital on November 15 in its guide to the city’s best classical music and opera happening this weekend and in the week ahead.
OperaWire: The Beijing Music Festival As A Microcosm For The Great Chinese City
The Beijing Music Festival is celebrating its 21st anniversary by bringing a diverse array of repertoire intent on exploring its innovative and boundary-crossing initiatives.
Classical Post: Olga Kern's Life On And Offstage
Like so many key figures of classical music history (Bach, Mozart, and the Schumanns, to name a few), music is in Olga Kern’s blood. Coming from a family of musicians and a childhood filled with music, Olga could not imagine her life any other way, and sees it remaining the same even ten years from now - with all roads leading back to the piano.
Seattle Times: Best bets for classical music in Seattle this fall
Taiwan Philharmonic and Marc-André Hamelin’s Meany Hall performances make Seattle Times’s “Best Bets for Classical Music in Seattle This Fall” list.
Miroirs CA: Mirror in Mirror by Anne Akiko Meyers
Mirror, mirror on the wall, guess who released one of the most intriguing recordings of them all? Anne Akiko Meyers, of course. This boutique style CD features arrangements of works by composers of our time that contain a satisfying amount of spirituality and pathos. While Ravel is a composer for all time, the disc includes Tzigane, one of her go to pieces, and for good reason.