From Antheil to Zappa' concert set for April 5 at Oakland's Mills CollegeMills College is a landmark for contemporary music, hosting significant performances and education from legendary composers.
Ambleside Days 2024 (29 Aug - 1 Sep)Ambleside Days Festival offers a vibrant platform for contemporary music in the English Lake District, emphasizing community and collaboration among musicians.
From Antheil to Zappa' concert set for April 5 at Oakland's Mills CollegeMills College is a landmark for contemporary music, hosting significant performances and education from legendary composers.
Ambleside Days 2024 (29 Aug - 1 Sep)Ambleside Days Festival offers a vibrant platform for contemporary music in the English Lake District, emphasizing community and collaboration among musicians.
Perfume Genius Shares New Song Clean HeartPerfume Genius releases "Clean Heart", the last single from his upcoming album "Glory", enhancing excitement for its imminent release."Glory" album is set to release on March 28, following two previous singles.
SF's "Women in Transit" Multimedia Concert feat. Four World Premieres (2025)The concert explores women's immigration and identity through four world premieres and multimedia performances.E4TT collaborates with composers to showcase stories of women's experiences in immigration.
Billy Hart Has One Foot in Jazz's Past and the Other in Its FutureBilly Hart, an iconic jazz drummer, embodies a blend of classic and contemporary styles despite his extensive career spanning over six decades.
Michael Wollny Trio: Living Ghosts review | John Fordham's jazz album of the monthMichael Wollny Trio's 'Living Ghosts' exemplifies the freedom of contemporary jazz improvisation with no predetermined setlists, focusing on spontaneous creation during live performances.
Nubya Garcia: OdysseyNubya Garcia's 'Odyssey' intricately blends orchestral and Afro-Caribbean influences, emerging as a complex and adventurous listening experience that challenges traditional jazz.
BBC Prom 35 - BBCSSO/ Volkov: works by Ellington, Mary Lou Williams, Anthony BraxtonThe concert celebrated the contributions of black composers and the integration of contemporary music in classical settings.
2024 Konfrontationen Festival in AustriaThe Konfrontationen Festival is a hub for innovative contemporary and free improv music, celebrated for its engaging performances and vibrant audience interactions.
Mark Cherrie Quartet - 'Any Anxious Colour'Mark Cherrie’s album showcases the lyrical beauty of the steel pan blended with contemporary jazz elements.
Billy Hart Has One Foot in Jazz's Past and the Other in Its FutureBilly Hart, an iconic jazz drummer, embodies a blend of classic and contemporary styles despite his extensive career spanning over six decades.
Michael Wollny Trio: Living Ghosts review | John Fordham's jazz album of the monthMichael Wollny Trio's 'Living Ghosts' exemplifies the freedom of contemporary jazz improvisation with no predetermined setlists, focusing on spontaneous creation during live performances.
Nubya Garcia: OdysseyNubya Garcia's 'Odyssey' intricately blends orchestral and Afro-Caribbean influences, emerging as a complex and adventurous listening experience that challenges traditional jazz.
BBC Prom 35 - BBCSSO/ Volkov: works by Ellington, Mary Lou Williams, Anthony BraxtonThe concert celebrated the contributions of black composers and the integration of contemporary music in classical settings.
2024 Konfrontationen Festival in AustriaThe Konfrontationen Festival is a hub for innovative contemporary and free improv music, celebrated for its engaging performances and vibrant audience interactions.
Mark Cherrie Quartet - 'Any Anxious Colour'Mark Cherrie’s album showcases the lyrical beauty of the steel pan blended with contemporary jazz elements.
Post your questions for composer Steve ReichSteve Reich's influential career embodies minimalism and repetition, forging transcendent experiences through his innovative compositions.
Tom Johnson, Village Voice Critic of New York's Downtown Avant-Garde, Dead at 85Tom Johnson's death marks the end of an era in minimalist music, reflecting his influence on both composition and music journalism.
Post your questions for composer Steve ReichSteve Reich's influential career embodies minimalism and repetition, forging transcendent experiences through his innovative compositions.
Tom Johnson, Village Voice Critic of New York's Downtown Avant-Garde, Dead at 85Tom Johnson's death marks the end of an era in minimalist music, reflecting his influence on both composition and music journalism.
Symphony San Jose presents BEETHOVEN'S EROICASymphony San Jose features Beethoven's Eroica, Strauss' Death and Transfiguration, and Pärt's Cantus in a concert on March 8-9, 2025.
Classical Music and Opera This Fall: Programs, Premieres and MoreThe Metropolitan Opera and others are innovating and highlighting contemporary works this fall, featuring major anniversaries and new productions.
More colors, more timbres, more palette: 45th Parallel Universe premieres new Andy Akiho composition at The Reser * Oregon ArtsWatchAndy Akiho's 'Copper Variations' was highlighted in a concert showcasing innovative contemporary music.
Classical Music and Opera This Fall: Programs, Premieres and MoreThe Metropolitan Opera and others are innovating and highlighting contemporary works this fall, featuring major anniversaries and new productions.
More colors, more timbres, more palette: 45th Parallel Universe premieres new Andy Akiho composition at The Reser * Oregon ArtsWatchAndy Akiho's 'Copper Variations' was highlighted in a concert showcasing innovative contemporary music.
A Composer Turns Down the Tempo, and Turns Up the ComplexityLisa Streich is an emerging composer showcased at the Venice Music Biennale, known for her nuanced and complex musical compositions.
Courtney Bryan fills SF Symphony's Soundbox with Afrodiasporic ingenuity - 48 hillsSF Symphony's Soundbox is a unique musical experience blending various styles and attracting diverse audiences.Courtney Bryan's 'House of Pianos' reflects a journey of gratitude through historical musical influences.
L.A.'s New-Music BastionThe Monday Evening Concerts have evolved into a crucial platform for contemporary music since their inception in 1939.
Half-Bach'd: Alisa Weilerstein's Cello MashupsAlisa Weilerstein's 'Fragments' creatively merges Bach's cello suites with modern pieces, yet lacks cohesive unity.
The Vibrant Abandon of Barbara HanniganBarbara Hannigan is uniquely acclaimed in both conducting and singing within classical music.
Half-Bach'd: Alisa Weilerstein's Cello MashupsAlisa Weilerstein's 'Fragments' creatively merges Bach's cello suites with modern pieces, yet lacks cohesive unity.
The Vibrant Abandon of Barbara HanniganBarbara Hannigan is uniquely acclaimed in both conducting and singing within classical music.
A master of the aesthetic pivot, composer Carla Kihlstedt returns to the Bay AreaCarla Kihlstedt's diverse music blends influences from various genres, exemplified in her upcoming work "26 Little Deaths".
TV, Movies, Music and Art to Look Forward to in 2025Severance's new season promises dark humor and deeper exploration of work-life themes.Metropolitan Opera's Die Frau Ohne Schatten raises anticipation for Salome's unique production.Weather Station's music combines various influences to depict contemporary life.
Not your parents' music class: hip-hop, music tech expand the definition of music education | CBC NewsHip-hop's inclusion in music education encourages contemporary music-making and broader student engagement.Rapper Shad's teaching illustrates the evolving landscape of music curricula at universities.
The Year the Metropolitan Opera Declared War on the CriticsContemporary opera is evolving, showcasing modern themes and diverse musical styles, challenging the notion of opera as a stagnant art form.
Funny and less serious: New Wave Opera at Raven's ManorNew Wave Opera aims to expand performance opportunities for vocalists by showcasing contemporary works in non-traditional venues.
The Year the Metropolitan Opera Declared War on the CriticsContemporary opera is evolving, showcasing modern themes and diverse musical styles, challenging the notion of opera as a stagnant art form.
Funny and less serious: New Wave Opera at Raven's ManorNew Wave Opera aims to expand performance opportunities for vocalists by showcasing contemporary works in non-traditional venues.
Italy's C2C Music Festival comes to Queens in 2025 for its first U.S event in 23-year-history - QNSC2C Festival will debut in the U.S. at Knockdown Center on May 9, 2025, promoting contemporary and experimental music.
Review: Clarinetist Anthony McGill and Pacifica Quartet are right at home at S.F. PerformancesBen Shirley's "High Sierra Sonata" effectively complements traditional chamber music pieces, proving its worth in concert alongside classics.
Evolution of the love songThe love song has evolved to include a wider range of themes beyond just sappy expressions.
Review: Stars align at S.F. Symphony for Esa-Pekka Salonen's Cello ConcertoEsa-Pekka Salonen breathes new life into classical music through modern instrumentation and innovative orchestration in his 2017 Cello Concerto.
Review: A Choir Stands Out in a Multimedia PerformanceThe multimedia piece explores themes of forgiveness through diverse artistic expressions, poignantly woven together by composer Gabriela Ortiz.
The Exquisite Fragility of Mark Andre's MusicMark Andre's compositions require attentive listening due to their delicate and intricate nature, as demonstrated by Boulez's experience during a performance.
TBA Review: Yelling Choir by Maxx Katz Commands Sonic Space, Emotional ReleaseYelling Choir by Maxx Katz offers an immersive blend of sound and sight, provoking deep emotional responses through music and performance.
Nala Sinephro: EndlessnessNala Sinephro's 'Endlessness' excels in merging ambient and jazz, offering a fresh take on contemporary music.
Wolfgang Rihm obituaryWolfgang Rihm navigated musical heritage and expression, creating over 500 works and showcasing confidence in his compositional voice despite generational challenges.
Harold Meltzer, Composer of Impossible-to-Pigeonhole Works, Dies at 58Harold Meltzer was a vital contemporary composer known for his unique blend of accessible melodies and modernism, leaving a lasting legacy in music.
Rewire Festival 2024 (Netherlands)Rewire Festival in The Hague showcases contemporary artists, with Annea Lockwood as the featured artist, offering a diverse and immersive musical experience.
Shadowlands (Robin Fincker, Lauren Kinsella, Kit Downes) - 'Ombres'Combines folk and contemporary music in European jazz spirit.Diverse track-to-track style variations with emotional intelligence.