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Arooj Aftab, Vijay Iyer, Shahzad Ismaily Debut 'Love In Exile'
by Michael Major - Mar 20, 2023


Love In Exile asks you to step inside its sense of time, to stretch out alongside these delightful and unhurriedly unfolding songs. Profound impact is achieved with minimal instrumentation: Vijay Iyer on pianos and electronics, Shahzad Ismaily on bass and Moog synth, and Arooj Aftab’s exquisite Urdu vocals.

Nickel Creek Releases New Song 'Where the Long Line Leads'
by Michael Major - Mar 9, 2023


GRAMMY Award-winning trio Nickel Creek’s new song, “Where the Long Line Leads,” written by mandolinist Chris Thile, violinist Sara Watkins and guitarist Sean Watkins. Recorded at Nashville’s RCA Studio A, the album was produced by longtime collaborator Eric Valentine (Queens of the Stone Age, Grace Potter, Weezer) and features Mike Elizondo.

Park Avenue Armory to Celebrate Recital Series In 2023 Season, Marking 15 Recital Debuts And 15 Premieres
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 28, 2023


Park Avenue Armory's 2023 season will mark the tenth year of its celebrated Recital Series, bringing chamber music programs by world-renowned artists to the restored Board of Officers Room.

The Vandens Karta Ensemble to Present THE CATHEDRAL at VAULT Festival
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 25, 2023


VAULT Festival 2023 will present the Vandens Karta Ensemble's The Cathedral from 14-17 March 2023 (21:15) at The Studio.

Meet the Cast of CAMELOT, Beginning Previews on Broadway Tonight!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 9, 2023


Lerner & Loewe's Camelot begins previews on Broadway tonight, March 9. The musical will officially open on Thursday, April 13, 2023, at the Vivian Beaumont Theater. Meet the cast of Camelot here!

Review: HOME X, Barbican Theatre
by Franco Milazzo - Feb 23, 2023


Despite the recent focus on metaverses and 3D gaming, digitally-rendered worlds – and the hype around them - have been in the public consciousness for decades.

Arooj Aftab, Vijay Iyer & Shahzad Ismaily to Release 'Love In Exile' Debut LP
by Michael Major - Feb 23, 2023


Love In Exile asks you to step inside its sense of time, to stretch out alongside these delightful and unhurriedly unfolding songs. Profound impact is achieved with minimal instrumentation: Vijay Iyer on pianos and electronics, Shahzad Ismaily on bass and Moog synth, and Arooj Aftab’s exquisite Urdu vocals. Watch the new visualizer for the singles!

Nickel Creek Releases New Song 'Holding Pattern'
by Michael Major - Feb 16, 2023


Across the 18 tracks, the group addresses love, friendship and time with lyrics both poetic and plain-spoken, as they see bridges built, crossed, burned and rebuilt. Recorded at Nashville’s RCA Studio A, the album was produced by longtime collaborator Eric Valentine (Queens of the Stone Age, Grace Potter, Weezer) and features Mike Elizondo on bass.

Pianist Brian Ganz, Cellist Carter Brey, violinist Laura Colgate in Chopin Chamber Music Concert at Strathmore
by Stephi Wild - Feb 15, 2023


Internationally acclaimed pianist Brian Ganz celebrates his 12th annual concert in his quest to perform the complete works of Frédéric Chopin with “An Evening of Chopin’s Chamber Music with Brian Ganz and Friends” at The Music Center at Strathmore at 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023.

Brian Ganz Presents AN EVENING OF CHOPIN'S CHAMBER MUSIC This Month
by Stephi Wild - Feb 14, 2023


Internationally acclaimed pianist Brian Ganz celebrates his 12th annual concert in his quest to perform the complete works of Frédéric Chopin with “An Evening of Chopin’s Chamber Music with Brian Ganz and Friends” at The Music Center at Strathmore at 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023.

Brian Ganz to Present Chopin Chamber Music Concert at Strathmore This Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 12, 2023


Internationally acclaimed pianist Brian Ganz will celebrate his 12th annual concert in his quest to perform the complete works of Frédéric Chopin with “An Evening of Chopin's Chamber Music with Brian Ganz and Friends” at The Music Center at Strathmore at 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023. Ganz will be joined by Carter Brey, the principal cellist of the New York Philharmonic, and Laura Colgate, the Concertmaster of the National Philharmonic.

Nickel Creek Confirms First Headline Tour Since 2014
by Michael Major - Feb 7, 2023


The extensive run kicks off April 15 at Cincinnati’s Andrew J Brady Music Center and includes stops at Pittsburgh’s Byham Theater, Boston’s MGM Music Hall at Fenway Park, Philadelphia’s The Fillmore, New York’s The Rooftop at Pier 17, Atlanta’s The Eastern, Chicago’s Salt Shed, Milwaukee’s Riverside Theater and Kansas City’s Kauffman Center.

CRIPtic Arts 2023 Programme Announced
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Feb 7, 2023


This will be a year of unparalleled creativity and community connection at CRIPtic Arts. Funded by Arts Council England, CAFBank, and Scope, they are launching a wide range of community programmes and artist development opportunities over the next year.

Review: BILL'S 44TH, Barbican Theatre
by Franco Milazzo - Feb 1, 2023


A party where no guests turns up. A punch bowl spiked with enough booze to get a mountain gorilla drunk. And a dancing carrot stick. Welcome to Bill's 44th birthday.

92NY Presents Bach Collegium Japan & Roderick Williams, Baritone, February 12
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 30, 2023


The 92nd Street Y, New York (92NY), one of New York's leading cultural venues, presents Bach Collegium Japan & Roderick Williams, baritone, on February 12, 2023 at 3pm ET at the Kaufmann Concert Hall.

What is the West End and How Does It Compare to Broadway?
by Team BWW - Feb 4, 2023


Considered by some as the theatre capital of the world, London is home to the West End. What exactly is West End theatre all about? How many West End theatres are there? Is the West End like Broadway? We have all the details!

Helen Sheals, Abigail Climer, Gary Lilburn & More to Star in PAINTING THE TOWN Workshop
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 26, 2023


A new musical, Painting The Town, is coming to New Wimbledon Theatre for a workshop and sharing this January – February, and the cast and creatives have been announced. See who is starring, and more!

US Premiere of Mark O'Halloran's CONVERSATIONS AFTER SEX to Open at Irish Arts Center in February
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 26, 2023


Irish Arts Center will present the U.S. premiere of THISISPOPBABY’s Conversations After Sex, written by Mark O’Halloran and directed by Tom Creed. Performances take place February 22-March 11.

Nickel Creek Returns With First New Album in Nine Years 'Celebrants'
by Michael Major - Jan 24, 2023


Across the 18 tracks, the trio addresses love, friendship and time with lyrics both poetic and plain-spoken, as they see bridges built, crossed, burned and rebuilt. Recorded at Nashville’s RCA Studio A, the album was produced by longtime collaborator Eric Valentine (Queens of the Stone Age, Grace Potter, Weezer) and features Mike Elizondo on bass.

CIRCA Comes To The Moss Center This Weekend
by Stephi Wild - Jan 24, 2023


Blurring the lines between movement, dance, theater, and circus, Circa is coming to the Dennis C. Moss Cultural Arts Center. Under the direction of visionary Yaron Lifschitz, Circa will feature an ensemble of exceptionally skilled circus artists on Saturday, January 28 at 8 p.m., and on Sunday, January 29 at 3 p.m.

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