Is Classical Music Dying? Part 2
In a March 2011 blog post I posed the question: “Is classical music dying?” My thoughts mostly concerned the precarious financial condition of many of America’s professional symphony orchestras. ….
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Life Under the Grand Piano
“I also remember lying under the grand piano, sometimes for a long time, listening and feeling the vibrations of the huge instrument as my father played.” When I saw those…
Discovery Orchestra Chat 76 – Countdown to Vivaldi Part 3!
The last of three chats about Vivaldi’s Four Seasons!
Discovery Orchestra Chat 75 – Countdown to Vivaldi Part 2
Second of three chats about Vivaldi’s Four Seasons!
Inside the Edit Room
Beyond what is perceived as the glamour of television and film is a process best reserved for those who are not, as they say, the “faint of heart.” I speak…
Discovery Orchestra Chat 72 – All That Jazz Part 3
Guest artists jazz pianist Dan Crisci, drummer Steve Holloway, and Bob Funesti on bass join George Marriner Maull in this third of four jazzy chats!
Stumbled upon this quite by accident on our Maryland PBS station. What a joy! Firebird is my favorite piece of music and your wonderful program just enhanced my appreciation of Stravinsky’s genius. Thank you and keep up your great work of feeding our souls!