Category Archives: program notes

The premiere of Stravinsky’s The Rite of Spring provoked the audience to riot. A similar response was drawn from the audience present at the premiere of Strauss’ Salome. These are two extreme examples, but throughout the timeline of music’s history, … Continue reading →

Known for the sense of fun and humor he brings to his compositions, Jan Bach imagines the sonic accompaniment to cinematic episodes complete with the movie studio logo, title credits, a loosely knit plot of sorts and a “thrilling conclusion” … Continue reading →

Chamber music, as the name suggests, originated as music for private entertainment and small spaces. Haydn and Mozart cut, polished and set the genre, but it was the next generation (led by initially by Beethoven) who took it out of … Continue reading →