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Beer and classical music enjoy a long and storied relationship, stretching back to those monks who chanted holy praise by night and brewed ales by … Continue reading
The academy and the arts don’t always mix well. Entombing arts in the ivory tower can lead to insularity, esotericism and disregard of popular appeal. … Continue reading
Portland Opera may have canceled this month’s production, but you can see a brand-new, made-in-Oregon opera for free next weekend at the University of Oregon’s … Continue reading
This month offers opportunities to explore music’s ancient past and promising future — and how the two interact. Folk music especially relies on older musical … Continue reading
Although America seems like a scary place at the moment, we can draw strength and solace from the music of American composers of our own … Continue reading
There are songs, and then there are “art songs.” I hate the latter term, mostly applied to vocal works written by 19th-century classical composers, because … Continue reading
My, my, the country seems to be in a conservative mood. Our con-mander-in-thief wants to take us “back” to an imagined time, somewhere after we … Continue reading
Imagine a single concert that featured the public premieres of these classical masterpieces: Beethoven’s mighty Fifth (da da da DAH) and Sixth symphonies, fourth Piano … Continue reading
Who doesn’t want to get the heck out of Eugene in February? Clearly it’s time for another virtual musical tour! First stop: New Orleans, through … Continue reading
EW asked the three music director candidates about their philosophy and plans for the orchestra, with emphasis on the role of new music, Oregon music, … Continue reading