Five Gifts from Beethoven
Famed pianist Anton Nel described the 5 piano concertos by Beethoven as gifts to us all, gifts that he is “eternally grateful for.” He displayed the utmost virtuosity here in…
Bokyung Byun Debuts at ACG
Bokyung Byun, born in Seoul, Korea, was a child prodigy who began playing guitar at six and quickly gained recognition in Korea. At twelve, she moved to study under various…
Jekyll & Hyde: The Musical
This is not the musical Hair, but one could be forgiven seeing the importance of hair in this 1990 musical based on the 1886 story of Robert Louis Stevenson: Strange…
Cloudy with a Chance of Ale – Beerthoven Concert Series
From pretzels to beer or wine outside the Neil Cochran House, guests were invited to munch, sip, and bring their food inside the intimate, brightly lit room where the trio…
1001 Nights with Antonio Ajero
The Central Texas Philharmonic outdid themselves yet again. Stefan Sanders, Music Director for his 6th season, is a tremendous gift to this region in the state. He formerly assisted as…
Austin Symphony Begins New Season
Under the baton of conductor Peter Bay, the Austin Symphony inaugurated its 114th season with a controversial work by Tchaikovsky. Upon its debut in 1881, the most influential music critic…
A Cultural History of Western Music
Bloomsbury has been publishing its Cultural History series for a few years now. One recent example is the Cultural History of Music, under review here. If you are looking for…
Unveiling the Melodic Magic of Girl Guitar
At the heart of Austin’s vibrant music scene, a unique gem has been strumming its strings for seventeen years. This gem is Girl Guitar, a musical sanctuary unlike any other.…
Don Giovanni at Houston Grand Opera
Mozart’s mature opera Don Giovanni has been a fan favourite since it premiered in 1787. The old warhorse is once again trotting on the stage of Houston Grand Opera, which…
Graham Reynolds – The Forgetting Curve
Back in the 90s, I had the privilege of working with the innovative composer, pianist, and performing artist Felix Bopp. He revolutionized music by playing it through his Midi hookup…