"When an audience does not connect with a new piece, 99% of the time, it's the fault of the performer."
Bill Frisell celebrates his 75th birthday and America begins to celebrate its 250th.
John Lennon wrote “Life is what happens when you’re making other plans.” My apologies for the absence of this weekly column for a few weeks. But I’m back with New In Music This Week: February 20th and will catch...
Jefferson Mays stars as Salieri in Pasadena Playhouse's production of "Amadeus"
Attend the tales of "Sweeney Todd," "The Dance of Death" and some great music
"I wish it didn’t feel so current, but it does. That urgency was very much part of what propelled me forward."
Marilyn Maye's first album in 10 years tops this week's list
Isabel Leonard, Patrick Page, Julia Bullock and more are featured this week
There seems to be a theme running through some of this week's new releases
Five festivals get 2026 started in a great way