“Samuel James is as enigmatic as they come.” DISPATCH MAGAZINE WORLD PREMIERECommissioned Maine Artist by Portland Ovations Already Home Recordings Volume 2, Samuel James’ newest work, challenges traditional notions of authenticity in American roots music. The name of the project refers to James’ own biracial family, filled with musicians of multiple American traditions. With the … Read more
“A marvelous ensemble.” THE NEW YORK TIMES Read program Notes for New York Philharmonic String Quartet by Philip Carlsen The unparalleled New York Philharmonic String Quartet provide the opportunity to luxuriate with some of the world’s best string players in works that brought the prestigious quartet form to prominence in the 18th century and beyond. … Read more
“The family-music genre’s most outspoken and eloquent advocate.” – TIME MAGAZINE Grammy Award-winner Dan Zanes and Haitian-American jazz vocalist Claudia Zanes perform a mix of old and new songs from near and far in a style that’s been called “All-Ages Social Music.” In other words, when they perform it’s a party! Fun for the whole … Read more
“Mitchell is a skilled storyteller…and her delivery gives an emotional complexity that welcomes and even demands repeated listens.” PITCHFORK Anaïs Mitchell, the esteemed singer-songwriter whose Broadway smash “Hadestown” won 8 awards, including Best Musical, at the 2019 Tony Awards, is joined on this one-of-a-kind tour by Bonny Light Horseman, a folk supergroup trio comprised of … Read more
“Alexander Malofeev manifests the piano mastery of the new millennium in itself.” Il GIORNALE PROGRAM NOTES READ LISTEN ON YOUTUBE LISTEN ON SPOTIFY Called a “Russian genius” by the international news site Corriere Della Sera, prodigal pianist Alexander Malofeev came to worldwide prominence when, in 2014, he won the International Tchaikovsky Competition for Young Musicians at age thirteen. … Read more
“Amadou and Mariam infuse blues riffs and melodic pop hooks into traditional Malian music, creating rich sonic tapestries that are intensely joyful while retaining the muted cool of indie rock.” THE WASHINGTON POST “Seeing the Blind Boys of Alabama in concert is part living history, part concert, all uplifting experience…the best moments come when the … Read more
“A love letter to HEDWIG fans everywhere…leaving the theater with a crowd of people filled with such love and joy in their hearts was an experience I won’t soon forget and would happily repeat anytime.” DC THEATER SCENE Tony Award-winning, Golden Globe-nominated co-creator, star and director of Hedwig and the Angry Inch John Cameron Mitchell regales like … Read more
“Together, Cumming and Shapiro crafted an entertaining evening, showcasing their shared and individual talents for song and story.” PORTLAND PRESS HERALD Witty banter. Heartfelt stories. Unrivaled showmanship. Award-winning performer Alan Cumming (Cabaret, The Good Wife) and beloved NPR personality and musician Ari Shapiro (NPR’s All Things Considered, Pink Martini) both transport audiences to other worlds through … Read more
“True to their name, the Sphinx Virtuosi call up the vision of an iconic mythological feline with its immeasurable power, unwavering command and soulful beauty.” THE WASHINGTON POST Read program Notes for Sphinx Virtuosi voiced by George Lopez The Sphinx Virtuosi are the nation’s most dynamic, exhilarating professional chamber orchestra dedicated to increasing racial and … Read more
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