The Decision
African American composer Margaret Bonds sadly did not live to hear her symphonic work, The Montgomery Variations, performed by a symphony orchestra. Today this work is being programmed by major…
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Walk with Me: Margaret Bonds’ “Montgomery Variations”
Discover the beauty and important cultural history of Margaret Bonds’ Montgomery Variations. Enjoy highlights from the listening exploration of this moving orchestral piece with Maestro George Marriner Maull, followed by…
“Meet the Archduke” on our Radio Show
Beethoven dedicated a number of works to his friend, student, and (perhaps most importantly) patron Archduke Rudolph of Austria, who was 18 years younger than the composer. In fact,due to…
TV Premiere Today 11am ET on Public Television
EXCITING NEWS! Our “Discover Saint-Saëns’ Organ Symphony” TV show will premiere on WNET’s ALL ARTS channel this Saturday, April 22nd at 11am. Tune in for an amazing, interactive experience!
Press Releases: Discover Saint-Saëns’ “Organ” Symphony
Discover Saint-Saëns’ “Organ” Symphony, an aural journey through the Finale of French composer Camille Saint-Saëns’ tour de force Symphony No. 3, had its television premiere on Saturday, April 22, 2023 at 11:00am,…
One of the Most Amazing Persons I Know
I first met Virginia Johnston when she was a teenager. In the early 1980’s, Ginny became principal clarinetist of the New Jersey Youth Symphony, which I was then serving as…
Marvelous job, Maestro, as always! Thank you for doing such a splendid, insightful and careful deep-dive into the art and craftsmanship that Tchaikovsky, after much effort, put into creating this work. There really is no greater portrayal of young love in music than his Romeo and Juliet, and your thoughtfulness demonstrates it so admirably.