At the Ethnic Dance Festival this weekend, the illustrious Tibetan opera company Chaksam-Pa will perform, and continue in its tradition of building bridges.
The 2013 Ojai Festival conjured by Mark Morris celebrated the music of Lou Harrison, now recognized as one of the greatest 20th-century American composers.
From Hans Christian Andersen to the Grimm brothers, 19th-century Europeans were vastly interested in fairytales. For this playlist we turn to pieces that are directly inspired by folk tales.
Keith Terry makes music with, and on, his body. He has also seen the uncanny power of synchronizing his body with music and with other people’s rhythms.
The great bass player Charlie Haden is finally getting the tributes and recognition that his contributions to music deserve, including a tribute at the Healdsburg Jazz Festival.
Edward Elgar was the leading English composer at the beginning of the 20th century. It only seems fitting to honor him, not only in his birthday week, but in a time of so much Pomp and Circumstance.
