Where We Are Now Didn’t Exist

Adam Tendler and String Orchestra of Brooklyn premiere Devonté Hynes's "Happenings" and perform Julius Eastman's "Gay Guerrilla" at Little Island.

3 years ago   •   5 min read
Review

Owl Mirror: The Berlioz We Deserve

Spring is in the air and with it wafts in a sense of Romanticism. There’s nothing like the perfect musical accompaniment to a daytime stroll, and my recent research requires me to share the swoon-worthy Romanticism of Berlioz with you, my dear reader.

3 years ago   •   5 min read
Perspective

For Lucie Vítková, Aging Brought the Melting of Melody

Things happen to people, and people make music. Therefore, there will always be a connection, conscious or unconscious, between the two. It was reaffirming to hear these views echoed by Brooklyn-based composer, improviser and performer Lucie Vítková when we discussed their upcoming album, "Aging".

3 years ago   •   8 min read
New Music

Sea Change in “Ocean Body”

The physical action of showing up to experience "Ocean Body" promotes intentional hearing but with a caveat: knowing that you will never hear or see the whole picture.

3 years ago   •   8 min read
Vocal Music