One of today’s most outstanding young violinists, Ray Chen, has released a new album “The Golden Age.” It’s “a thrilling collection of chamber and orchestral works,” released on the Decca Classics label.
One of today's most outstanding young violinists, Ray Chen, has released a new album “The Golden Age." It’s “a thrilling collection of chamber and orchestral works,” released on the Decca Classics label.
Pianist Kirill Gerstein explores the music and influence of George Gershwin in his new album “The Gershwin Moment” featuring the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra, conducted by David Robertson.
Pianist Kirill Gerstein explores the music and influence of George Gershwin in his new album “The Gershwin Moment” featuring the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra, conducted by David Robertson.
Virginia Opera is doing something a little different to open their 2018-19 season. They are presenting Kurt Weill’s “Street Scene,” hailed by critics as the “first truly American opera.” The score features a combination of jazz, Broadway and operatic tunes. It won the very first Tony Award for Best Original Score in 1947.
I love word play. The little twists and turns you can do with a phrase or the fun of homophone when it’s released out upon the world. I’m reminded of this for this week’s World Music Show (10/13) because of the phrase Playing for Change.
What was your first thought when you read that? Was it of a street musician showcasing their talents with a box of hat out asking for change? Or was it a call to action you see from many musicians? How about if the phrase can mean both at the same time? That’s kind of the gist of this week’s show.
