“[Sophia Liu] is a true phenomenon. As soon as she puts her hands on the keyboard, she captivates with a fluid and natural musicality.” CRESCENDO MAGAZINE Canadian pianist Sophia Liu is quickly emerging among most compelling pianist of her generation. Liu’s “phenomenal virtuosity” (Bachtrack), coupled with her “poise and authority” (Boston Musical Intelligencer) and dynamic … Read more
“Impressive sophistication and complexity of phrasing, elegant articulation and an impeccable sense of balance… What sets the Academy apart from other ensembles is its exceptional musical intelligence” SEEN AND HEARD INTERNATIONAL Featuring principals Fiona Cross on clarinet, John Roberts on oboe, Julie Price on bassoon, Stephen Stirling on horn, and Caroline Palmer on piano, the … Read more
“An example of music’s ability to speak to the awe-inspiring power of landscape and humanity living together in harmony.” CLASSICS FM with Andri Snaer Magnasonand special guests Ida Mae Specker, Lauren Stevens, and Roger Paul Yo-Yo Ma and friends present an evening of songs and stories to ask how the waters of the North — … Read more
“A sensitive, perceptive biography. A captivating story of passion and music.” KIRKUS REVIEWS Part storytelling, part live music, The Nightingale’s Encores is a wholly entertaining, multimedia narrated concert experience building on last year’s sold-out Nightingale’s Sonata performance. Accompanied by two acclaimed musicians and the projection of dozens of historical photographs, author Thomas Wolf recounts an … Read more
“The kind of musician who is shaping the future of classical music.” NEW YORK MAGAZINE PROGRAM NOTES BY PHILIP CARLSEN READ WATCH ON YOUTUBE LISTEN ON SPOTIFY Conrad Tao has, “the chops to play anything and the ideas to make it compelling,” says New York Classical Review. Dubbed an artist of “probing intellect and open-hearted … Read more
“A fresh an invigorating cross-cultural voice.” THE NATION Grammy-nominated musician and composer Nathalie Joachim — hailed as “powerful and unpretentious” by The New York Times — blends classical training, contemporary music practice and Haitian heritage into an exciting new sound and concert experience. Joachim brings to Ovations a dynamic live interpretation of her latest recording Ki … Read more
“The classical concerts that made me fall in love with live music again.” BOSTON GLOBE Pianist Miki Sawada, whose performance made The Boston Globe’s Best of Arts 2021 list, is a fearless musician taking classical music where others have not. Through her signature project Gather Hear, Sawada travels the country with a piano in a … Read more
“… with sweep, color and authority, the entire performance was vibrant and exciting.” NEW YORK TIMES PROGRAM NOTES BY PHILIP CARLSEN & NOKUTHULA NGWENYAMA READ WATCH ON YOUTUBE LISTEN ON SPOTIFY Four celebrated musicians, the lauded Sharon Robinson (cello) and Jaime Laredo (violin), stellar violist Milena Pájaro-van de Stadt (formerly of the Dover Quartet) and award-winning pianist … Read more
“A sensitive, perceptive biography. A captivating story of passion and music.” KIRKUS REVIEWS Part storytelling, part live music, The Nightingale’s Sonata is a wholly unique narrated concert experience. Accompanied by two acclaimed musicians and the projection of over 100 historical photographs, author Thomas Wolf recounts the life of Lea Luboshutz, the first internationally known female … Read more
“Passion, precision, warmth, a gold blend: these are the trademarks of this excellent Israeli string quartet.” NEW YORK TIMES PROGRAM NOTES READ LISTEN ON YOUTUBE LISTEN ON SPOTIFY The Jerusalem Quartet is renowned for their remarkable individual versatility in addition to their exceptional musical teamwork. Their seamless blend and richly characterized performances make them an … Read more
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