Articles written by Sarah Canice Funke

The guitar-violin ensemble Duo46 bring Jorge Liderman's romantic Mediterranean song cycle to life in their recording of "Aires de Sefarad."

Oct 31, 2009 - Sarah Canice Funke

Though the saxophone is often associated with jazz, Javier Oviedo reminds audiences that this versatile instrument is actually quite classical in origin.

Oct 15, 2009 - Sarah Canice Funke

Going digital, Paul Henry Smith's Fauxharmonic Orchestra specializes in making recorded versions of orchestral compositions a reality for composers and musicians alike.

Oct 6, 2009 - Sarah Canice Funke

Emilo Teubal and his band La Balteuband have released their 2nd album, a mellow mix of Latin, jazz and avant garde influences.

Sep 19, 2009 - Sarah Canice Funke

Author and neurologist Oliver Sacks uses his expertise to address a topic that has become quite popular over the years: the relationship between music and the brain.

Sep 12, 2009 - Sarah Canice Funke

Stephen Funk Pearson's latest album takes listeners on a musical journey to high mountaintops and quiet streams with compositions for guitar, mandolin, marimba and more.

Sep 3, 2009 - Sarah Canice Funke

Jody Redhage and the Fire in July ensemble provide listeners with a whirlwind tour through an eclectic array of musical styles in their debut album Ancient Star.

Aug 19, 2009 - Sarah Canice Funke

The Boston Midsummer Opera entertained audiences on August 7th with a fun modernization of Così fan tutte, Mozart's comic opera about the pitfalls of love.

Aug 12, 2009 - Sarah Canice Funke

Michael Steinberg, former critic for the Boston Globe and program annotator for several American orchestras, died on Sunday, July 26 at the age of 80.

Aug 5, 2009 - Sarah Canice Funke

Audiences filled the Tanglewood lawn to enjoy "A German Requiem," performed by the Boston Symphony Orchestra and the Tanglewood Music Chorus.

Jul 29, 2009 - Sarah Canice Funke

Inspired by the fertile floodplains of early civilization, The Kronos Quartet plays music from Palestine, Serbia, Turkey, Iran, Egypt, India and Azerbaijan.

Jul 21, 2009 - Sarah Canice Funke

Yolanda Kondonassis loves both music and the environment. Her latest album will be used to help protect the nature that has inspired so many classical compositions.

Jul 13, 2009 - Sarah Canice Funke

The Emerson String Quartet turned 4 musicians into 8 for their 2005 album Mendelssohn: The Complete String Quartets, a must listen album for fans of music and technology.

Jul 5, 2009 - Sarah Canice Funke

The 2009 Van Cliburn Piano Competition draws viewers and musicians from around the world. On June 7, 2009, two winners for the coveted gold medal prize were announced.

Jun 20, 2009 - Sarah Canice Funke

The Rossignol ensemble explored the theme "Of Gods and Mortals" in their concert at the First Lutheran Church in Boston, Massachusetts on June 9, 2009.

Jun 13, 2009 - Sarah Canice Funke

The 2009 Festival of Contemporary Music is scheduled to run August 7-11 in Lenox, MA and will highlight works for piano and voice by emerging and veteran composers.

May 30, 2009 - Sarah Canice Funke

Honoring the best in the classical music field, the 2010 Léonie Sonning Music Prize was awarded to the Italian mezzo-soprano Cecilia Bartoli.

May 16, 2009 - Sarah Canice Funke

"The Bartered Bride" becomes a Depression-era tale of youthful optimism in the hands of the Opera Boston on May 5, 2009.

May 7, 2009 - Sarah Canice Funke

Composer Steve Reich, boys' choir Libera, conductor Gustavo Dudamel, singer Hayley Westenra, film composer James Newton Howard are all 2009 Classical BRIT Award nominees.

Apr 21, 2009 - Sarah Canice Funke

The Spring for Music Festival, a new event showcasing North American orchestras and allowing them to "take artistic risks," is scheduled to debut May 2011.

Apr 13, 2009 - Sarah Canice Funke

On March 27th, the 2009 Shakespeare Concerts brought performances of works by Summer, Stravinsky, Amram, Korngold and more to the New England Conservatory's Jordan Hall.

Mar 28, 2009 - Sarah Canice Funke

The Lizard Lounge is a snug little basement bar in Cambridge, MA, complete with the requisite beer on tap, greasy food and...opera?

Mar 18, 2009 - Sarah Canice Funke

After months of receiving and judging video submissions, the auditions are over and the YouTube Symphony Orchestra announced its final roster on March 2.

Mar 10, 2009 - Sarah Canice Funke

From Ysaÿe to Ives, Hilary Hahn delivered each composer's work with excitement, delicacy and passion in her performance at Wheaton College on Thursday, February 26th.

Mar 2, 2009 - Sarah Canice Funke

Sitting in a sealed envelope for over 3 years, the name of the first winner of the Birgit Nilsson Prize was finally revealed on Friday, February 20th: Placido Domingo.

Feb 23, 2009 - Sarah Canice Funke

This Presidents' Day weekend, investigate Aaron Copland's "Lincoln's Portrait" and the album "George Washington: Music for the First President."

Feb 16, 2009 - Sarah Canice Funke

African American composers have contributed to a number of classical music styles, influencing avant garde percussion music, 1920s dance music, chorale music and more.

Feb 2, 2009 - Sarah Canice Funke

The new website Classical TV, set to launch in early February, promises to deliver opera, classical music, theatre, musicals and jazz across the internet for free.

Jan 26, 2009 - Sarah Canice Funke

A mid-winter affair, the 11th Annual Boston ConNECtion concert featured works by New England Conservatory faculty and one BMOP/NEC composition competitor.

Jan 19, 2009 - Sarah Canice Funke

Both Hilary Hahn's passionate artistry and dedication to her fan base are making her a popular young classical music star, bringing her before audiences worldwide.

Jan 12, 2009 - Sarah Canice Funke

OrchKids, a new initiative of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, teaches disadvantaged youth about classical music, respect and order and keeps kids interested, too

Jan 5, 2009 - Sarah Canice Funke

Though Elliot Carter may be getting all the hype, the modern composer Messiaen also turned 100 this year. His music is both intellectually rigorous and mystically dreamy.

Dec 20, 2008 - Sarah Canice Funke

If Kiff Gallagher's plans for a MusicianCorps materialize, musicians can bring their talents to low-income schools and after-school programs for a year of public service.

Dec 11, 2008 - Sarah Canice Funke

Using razzle dazzle effects based on motion sensitive technology, director Robert Lepage enlivens Berlioz's dramatic legend at the Met on Nov. 10, 2008.

Nov 19, 2008 - Sarah Canice Funke

Janek Schaefer records unusual sounds and blends them with art, architecture and good dose of postmodern whimsy.

Nov 11, 2008 - Sarah Canice Funke

The British Academy of Composers and Songwriters has narrowed this year's nominations for British Composer Awards down to 33 works by a variety of British composers.

Nov 3, 2008 - Sarah Canice Funke

After a successful stint as a professional soccer player, the Israeli musician Elisha Abas has traveled full circle, returning to his first love in piano.

Oct 27, 2008 - Sarah Canice Funke

Celebrating the Hungarian spirit, organist and composer Bálint Karosi gave a spectacular performance of Hungarian music by Liszt, Antalffy-Zsiross and Karosi.

Oct 20, 2008 - Sarah Canice Funke

The new season of New Generation Artists features a jazz trumpeter, a harpsichordist, cellist,, string quartet, violinist and more.

Oct 6, 2008 - Sarah Canice Funke

Amy Tan, the author of five New York Times bestsellers, two children's books and numerous magazine articles, is finally trying her hand at an opera libretto.

Sep 29, 2008 - Sarah Canice Funke

The Dorchester Symphony Orchestra (of Dorchester, MA) gave a debut concert at the All-Saints Ashmont Episcopal Church on Friday, September 20th, 2008.

Sep 22, 2008 - Sarah Canice Funke

Conductor Vernon Handley passed away at the age of 77 after a lifetime of promoting both popular and unpopular British composers.

Sep 15, 2008 - Sarah Canice Funke

The UK pianist Alexander Clarke brings us a meditative musical version of some of the most beautiful scenery in Great Britain: the hills and shorelines of Cumbria.

Aug 25, 2008 - Sarah Canice Funke

The bass-baritone Thomas Quasthoff sweeps away all misconceptions of what it takes to create a deep and powerful sound, sharing his life in a newly released memoir.

Aug 18, 2008 - Sarah Canice Funke

Saariaho's oratorio Le Passion de Simone will receive its U.S. premiere at the Mostly Mozart Festival. The work blends sacred and secular forms in recounting Weil's life.

Aug 11, 2008 - Sarah Canice Funke

With a rising performance career under his belt, Ivan Ilic releases a debut album, featuring the solo piano works of Claude Debussy.

Aug 4, 2008 - Sarah Canice Funke

Canada is a country often jibed about its abundance of snow and ice, but composer Vincent Ho will turn that humor into artistry.

Jul 21, 2008 - Sarah Canice Funke

Robin Spielberg's latest album A New Kind of Love offers more of the delicate, introspective playing that characterizes her previous releases.

Jul 14, 2008 - Sarah Canice Funke

The British ensemble Red Priest is creating a stir with their unconventional treatment of Baroque classics.

Jun 23, 2008 - Sarah Canice Funke

The Tanglewood Music Center is gearing up to celebrate the 100th birthday of composer Elliott Carter at its 2008 Festival of Contemporary Music this July.

Jun 17, 2008 - Sarah Canice Funke