The New York Times – Music:
Wolff, the last representative of the New York School that included John Cage and Morton Feldman, will celebrate his birthday with a concert at Judson Memorial Church.
Author: Steve Smith
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Jay Clayton, Vocal Innovator in Jazz and Beyond, Dies at 82
The New York Times – Music:
She sparred with avant-garde instrumentalists and used electronics to alter and extend her vocal palette. She was also at home in more conventional settings.
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Anthony Parnther Conducts ‘Black Panther’ in New York
The New York Times – Music:
Anthony Parnther has a flourishing career as a classical conductor who also works in the fast-paced world of commercial entertainment.
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Camaraderie and Visibility: A Festival for Black Classical Musicians
The New York Times – Music:
“You feel like you’re home,” a bassoonist said of the Gateways Music Festival, which for 30 years has provided Black musicians with performing opportunities.
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Electronic Pioneers Tangerine Dream Shape-Shift Once Again
The New York Times – Music:
The group founded in 1967 has carried on after the death of its longtime leader, Edgar Froese, but his impact on its music is still resonating.
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Scott Johnson, Playfully Inventive Composer, Is Dead at 70
The New York Times – Music:
In works like “John Somebody,” he mixed the structural rigor of classical composition with the ebullient sound and attitude of rock.