Audiophiles who delve into the world of computer audio have hundreds of software tools from which to choose for organizing and playing their libraries, but I’ve found none to compare to… Continue reading The Grand Unified Media File Solution — Well, the One I Prefer
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Lost Dog and Englishman (plus Italian and Hungarian)
Following an underwhelming concert last Thursday, I was beginning to think I was getting too cynical for concertgoing.
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In Creative MODX
Yes, I’ve been a bit preoccupied since Labor Day. Here’s what’s up:
New York’s Classical Music Pre-Season Off to an Impressive Start
New York’s classical music “pre-season” is off to an impressive – and momentous – start.
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Like garlic to a vampire
I am not surprised at all to read this. New York City’s Port Authority hub at West 42nd Street does the same thing.
Jenny Lin @ Greenwich House Music School
Regular readers of my blog know I love Jenny Lin’s terrific traversal of the Shostakovich Preludes and Fugues, Op. 87. Last Thursday, I had the opportunity to hear her play keyboard works of György Ligeti in Greenwich House Music School’s recital space.
James Levine to Step Down as BSO Music Director
The press release just arrived in my email inbox: “BSO Managing Director Mark Volpe announces that James Levine will step down as Boston Symphony Music Director as of September 1, 2011.” It’s not live on the BSO’s Web site yet, so here are excerpts:
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Bali High
My favorite radio producer for the arts, the indefatigable Gail Wein, writes:
Just a quick note to let you know that my feature on Balinese gamelan will air this Sunday (tomorrow!) on Weekend All Things Considered. WATC is broadcast on public radio stations around the country, and airs most places from 5-6 pm. The feature will be archived on npr.org, so you’ll be able to hear it anytime.
Find your local PBS outlet here.
Is the Justice Department about to trust-bust Apple and their online music dominance?
It sure looks like it. And it’s no surprise it “took so long,” as some would complain: the previous administration’s Justice Department seemed to be big business’s BFF, and AG Eric Holder has made it pretty clear that he’s no Alberto Gonzales. Continue reading Is the Justice Department about to trust-bust Apple and their online music dominance?
Passionato.com Blogs, Tweets, Rocks On
If you like classical music and care about quality, you should check out Passionato.com (full disclosure: I’m helping them with Web presence expansion). Continue reading Passionato.com Blogs, Tweets, Rocks On