Tag: Vijay Iyer
Opera’s Isabel Leonard Directs Her Future
"My hope was always to bring an experience to the audience. To spend a period of time experiencing something they may have never experienced. That's all I've wanted."
System of a LeRoy Downs
"I don't want to know the path, I need to find it. Anyone who wants to come along on that journey, I think they'll be very rewarded."
Best Bets: April 9th – April 12th
Twenty-three options for performing arts fans to enjoy this weekend
Classical Music Best Bets for the Holidays
Twelve options for classical music fans to enjoy during the holidays
Best Bets at Home: October 30th – November 1st
With an extra hour added to your weekend, you'll have more time to watch some culture!
Jazz Stream: July 28th – August 2nd – UPDATED
Seven on-line concerts for you to enjoy this last week of July.
Vijay Iyer Eschews Labels
"When you use a name like classical or jazz, it's not telling you anything about the music. It says more 'this is for these people.' Genre names are business terms and categories."
Terence Blanchard: From Jazz to Opera in One Week
"I think jazz musicians have a way of dealing with truth that is inherent in the music itself. In order to be a jazz musicians, you can't lie to yourself."
Sense of Discovery: Jeremy Dutton
As the anchor to the sextet, Dutton appeared to be playing primarily with his eyes closed. I could hear him listening.