Dances and Rhapsodies
Pianists take center stage this week
Everybody knows Rhapsody in Blue, which likely ranks in the top three most recognizable works of American classical music. From that famous bluesy opening clarinet … Continue reading
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Still High At Rock Bottom
The early 2000s blessed us with miracles like Beyoncé, the iPhone and denim body suits. The era also gifted us with trash pop and shock … Continue reading
Classical Music on (Gasp!) an Accordion?
microphilharmonic produces that and other miracles at The Shedd
From the Viennese dance halls to high-end art songs from Germany in the late 1800s, with a touch of opera from the same time period, … Continue reading
An Immersive Experience
Inter-disciplinary artist Jojo Abot participates in Eugene residency
When writing about art, translating one creative endeavor into another, it’s easy to focus on medium and be sidetracked by genre. That’s a fool’s game, … Continue reading
Big Boys Do Cry
When he was a boy, Hawaiian roots musician Kalani Pe’a ran away from his parents in a JC Penney. “They caught me singing to a … Continue reading
Stripped Down Sounds
Music from Tchaikovsky to American roots sounds coming to town
Classical music is great at going big — witness Eugene Symphony’s concert Thursday, Jan. 24, at the Hult Center featuring Tchaikovsky’s monumental Piano Concerto No. … Continue reading
Redistricting
Why is it a band tends to hit its stride with its third album? On their third attempts The Smiths put out The Queen is … Continue reading
Making More With Less
microphilharmonic, a scaled-down orchestra in its second season, plays Jan. 27 at The Shedd
Think classical music and most people visualize a full-size orchestra, with 50 or more musicians, all led by a conductor on a podium front and … Continue reading
Pickathon Announces 2019 Lineup
Round 1 Revealed
Late last night, Pickathon posted its first phase of artists confirmed to play this year’s fest. As usual, you can expect a diverse and inspiring … Continue reading
Back To His Roots
In today’s thicket of Soundcloud rappers who flaunt gaudy face tattoos and a few pounds of diamond chains around their necks, it’s easy for hip … Continue reading