Having built their virtual violin, Makris et al. were able to simulate the sound of a single plucked string—a playing technique called 'pizzicato'—and program it to pluck out several notes of Bach's 'Fugue in G Minor,' as well as 'Daisy Bell (A Bicycle Built for Two).'
The worlds that they inhabit seem poles apart. Compared with the storm-ravaged Suffolk coast that curves around John's rugged village, the imposing halls of Otto's college at Oxford are at once grand and isolating.
In a letter from Pete Best to his mother, he recalls how he, Lennon and McCartney felt like stars boarding their plane, having been interviewed by a member of the press about them being voted Liverpool's number one band.
"While our response to date may have felt distant or slow, please know that the heart of this institution is devastated. We have not been hiding behind silence but deciding on a path that will bring meaningful action, and answers, for any survivors of sexual abuse."
Fauré intended for his 1888 Requiem to provide comfort and faith in eternal rest. Rather than including the traditional 'Dies Ire (Day of Wrath),' the French composer offers only the 'Pie Jesu (Merciful Jesus)' in an exquisite treble setting.
Watkins and Bax's playing seems to come from a shared impulse, unflaggingly eloquent without ever seeming to strive for effect, creating a seamless musical experience.
Arvo Part ranks among the most frequently performed living composers of contemporary music worldwide. His technique, known as the 'tintinnabuli' method, crafted a musical language that is distinctive, minimalist and deeply spiritual.
These are two of the oldest choirs in the United States, and two choirs that, I think it's safe to say, have a bit of historical significance, but they've never performed together. This has always seemed like an omission, or an opportunity that was worth exploring.
Jozef Van Wissem owns a sonic arsenal of eight string instruments, each bespoke and featuring remarkable characteristics, contributing to his extensive body of work with nearly 50 titles.
Stella Stallion, the Berlin-based half-human, half-horse, whose potent mix of Eurodance, 90s techno, happy hardcore and gabba has polarised the dance music community.
The Martha Graham Dance Company recently celebrated its hundredth anniversary, a remarkable feat, considering how much it has been through since Graham's death, in 1991-a flood, financial crises, repeated closures, and an ugly, years-long legal battle over the rights to her dances which was resolved in the company's favor only in 2005.
Michael Jantzen's Monumental Engines of Creation series features sculptures that appear to serve a function, yet their purpose remains deliberately ambiguous, inviting viewers to engage with them on a deeper level.
Silent Embrace uses choreography and physical interaction to explore how bodies respond to restrictive spatial conditions, revealing the adjustments required to inhabit spaces not designed for rest.
Thomas's tenure at the Boston Symphony Orchestra was marked by an unusual number of concerts conducted due to the health issues of music director William Steinberg, showcasing his early talent and adaptability.
Walter Smith III, the formidably resourceful 45-year-old Houston-born saxophonist, is a sublime example of the jazz tradition's enduring contemporaneity. His sound and incisively rugged phrasing bring many sax icons to mind, but his storytelling focus makes new music of it all.
Ava Bahari is an enthralling storyteller, investing every phrase with musical intention. The opening Allegro moderato is a silvery toned tour de force supported by Rouvali and the Gothenburgers' gossamer textures.
"We are the eyes and ears, the business side of theater. Anything not on stage goes through us. Justin likes to say we're the octopus of the show."
Emanuel Heim's abstract paintings ascend through dynamic geometric architectures that breathe both movement and instability. His magnum opus, 'Die Suche 3' (2024), emerges as a psychologically charged canvas depicting figures navigating an ever-shifting landscape that merges the internal with the external.
