May 16, 2012
READ | PHOTOS: Carnegie Hall has a long history of presenting unconventional ensembles, including—on this day in 1935—the International Marimba Symphony Orchestra which, itself, was just one of several examples of the marimba taking center stage at the Hall.
May 15, 2012
READ: “Dance in your heart,” says Musical Connections artist Emeline Michel when performing at correctional facilities. As it became necessary for her to explore new ways of engaging audiences in the diverse settings of Musical Connections, she found that performances outside the concert hall changed her view on her own artistry and practice.
May 14, 2012
READ | LISTEN: On May 24, Eric Owens joins soprano Nina Stemme, Franz Welser-Möst, and The Cleveland Orchestra for a concert performance of Richard Strauss's Salome. We recently spoke with Owens, who expressed his excitement at the prospect of performing the work.