Pushin' Too Hard? (with apologies to the Seeds)
Every Sunday, Democrat and Chronicle music maven Jeff Spevak posts an entry to his blog called "I read the New York Times so you don't have to," highlighting some stories of interest. This week, he...
View ArticleMissing the Theme
I was sitting on the sofa, suffering through shingles. I finished the NY Times crossword puzzle, read some of Patricia O'Connor's The Origin of the Specious, watched an episode of Judge Pirro....
View ArticleThe Geek Epiphany
We raise our children, and try to guide them down a path. Then light dawns on Marblehead. They already had it all figured out.read more
View ArticleKitchen Dreams
Although I usually discuss Matters Musical, I thought today I'd take a detour...straight into the kitchen.read more
View ArticleInternational Women's Day...there and here
March 8. 2011 marks the centenary celebration of International Women's Day. Each March 8, for the last 25 years, I have programmed a veritable festival of women in music. I did this for rock, I did...
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The more things change . . .
_original.jpgNext month, the longest-serving music director in the RPO’s history retires. Christopher Seaman will become the orchestra’s first conductor for life, and his departure sets the stage for...
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8 Minutes in New York City
rpovwlcd.jpgI just got off the phone with John Schaefer for today's edition of Pick 3 on WNYC's "Soundcheck."The challenge: pick three brand new musical releases that you love. read more
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Three Random Artifacts, Bobblehead Included
mord.jpgI. GLASS ARTYou could own an original piece of visual art by composer Philip Glass. He donated a 6” X 6” piece to the Rochester Contemporary Art Center, 137 East Avenue in Rochester. The...
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See you at the movies!
kermitstaronwalk.jpg As with so many things, it all started with a phone call. read more
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Something Lies Beyond the Scene
aug_3_concert_053.jpgPre-show backstage chillPhoto by Howard LeVantThey say magic happens in summer music festivals. They don't lie.read more
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Season of mists and mellow fruitfulness
cozy.jpgphoto by pockafywe viaflickrIt’s a daily joy to offer you the best recordings from the WXXI library from 6 to 10am, with arts news from Rochester’s rich cultural calendar, updates from NPR,...
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Simple gifts
gold5.jpgThis week, we’ll hear Mystery Gifts at 6:40 a.m. Tune in early and guess the names of pieces originally offered as presents to friends and loved ones. Thank you to Luna Galassini for filling...
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Comfort and joy
whiteree.jpgBrenda Tremblay hosts from six to ten, with the latest arts news, NPR updates, The Composers Datebook (7:20 a.m.) and the Writer's Almanac (8:20 a.m.), plus new recordings from the WXXI...
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This week in the mornings on Classical 91.5
martin-luther-king-jr-9365086-2-402.jpgMartin Luther King, Jr.Monday, January 21read more
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The 2015 Rochester Classical Idol Vocal Competition
ros_ma_dn_dan.jpgDemocrat and Chronicle music writer Daniel Kushner previewed this year's contest.It's a pleasure to support the choral arts in Rochester by listening to inspired singing in the...
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