Arts Feature
Vienna in the Wilderness: How A Captive Moravian Composer Shaped NC’s Early Classical Roots
John Antes stands as one of the most fascinating and often overlooked figures in early American classical music. →
Bachstravaganza: Charlotte Bach Festival Grows to 15 Events
By Lawrence Toppman While my head is reeling pleasantly after seeing five concerts in as many days, let →
A Listening Ear: The Third Stream Bridge Between Jazz and Classical Legends
By Keenan A. Harmon There’s a story where jazz bassist Charlie Hayden and saxophonist Ornette Coleman were performing in a club, experimenting with new ideas in jazz. Hayden noticed a man was leaning in with his hand cupped to his ear to get a good listen to what the bass was doing. When the man →
“The Trout Who Found the River” Makes Waves with Playful Charm
By Lawrence Toppman “The Trout Who Found the River,” the final event in 7th Street Concerts’ season, wasn’t on →
The American Spiritual Ensemble in Davidson: A Q&A with Renata Berlin
This Friday, March 20, the Davidson College Choirs will join the internationally recognized American Spiritual Ensemble in a powerful concert of African American spirituals at Davidson College Presbyterian Church. We caught up with Davidson College Director of Choral Activities Renata Berlin ahead of what promises to be an extraordinarily impactful experience for students and attendees →
Charlotte Symphony’s “360” Format Improves with Room to Fine-Tune
By Lawrence Toppman My pen ran out of ink at the exact moment I finished jotting “Charlotte Symphony →
7th Street Concerts’ “Luz de Navidad” Puts an Immigrant Spin on the Nativity Story
By Lawrence Toppman Last weekend, the “Messiah” came again on South Tryon Street. The Sugar Plum Fairy fish-dived →
Dan Locklair, Composer of WDAV’s Theme, Wins National Award for His “Requiem”
Composer Dan Locklair has been honored with The American Prize Ernst Bacon Memorial Award for the Performance of →