Piano Concerto
Henry Cowell’s was an important, if now often forgotten, voice in 20th-century music.
Read MoreMore composers who followed their own distinctive paths when they incorporated jazz into their piano concertos.
Read MoreMy data might be depressing for anyone who wants a lot of novelty in the concert hall. But I found that some orchestras are taking more risks than the pessimists say.
Read MoreThe writing is on the wall, and it’s not just a warning to the composer who trifles with the idea of writing a JIPC. It’s a warning to everyone who takes music seriously.
Read MoreThe media tools now available have brought us closer than ever to getting the amusements we want as soon as we want them, which puts all forms of art music at a serious disadvantage.
Read MoreThis post is the first of 17 in an ambitious series examining the traditions and realities of classical piano concertos influenced by jazz.
Read MoreIt’s fun to recall what’s been played locally since January and be reminded just how rich the greater Boston area’s classical music scene really is.
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Music Commentary Series: Jazz and the Piano Concerto — Mavericks, 1960 – 2004
More composers who followed their own distinctive paths when they incorporated jazz into their piano concertos.
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