Mark MacNamara

Mark MacNamara, a writer and journalist based in Asheville, North Carolina, has written for such publications as NautilusSalonThe Stanford Social Innovation Review, and Vanity Fair. From time to time, his pieces in San Francisco Classical Voice also appear in ArtsJournal.com.  Noteworthy examples include a piece about Philip Glass’s dream to build a cultural center on the Pacific Coast; a profile of sound composer Pamela Z and an essay on the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra. MacNamara recently won several awards in the 2018 Greater Bay Area Journalism Awards presented by the San Francisco Press Club.  His website is macnamband.com.

Articles By This Author

Mark MacNamara - June 16, 2017

Vijay Iyer wants musical experiences that push him to the brink, and maybe over.

Mark MacNamara - June 10, 2017

The jazz pianist and classical composer imports some Southern Indian influences, ironically bringing the festival back to one of its roots.

Mark MacNamara - May 22, 2017

One of the country’s most accomplished young composers talks about his run-in with border-control officials, and how his art and political work feed off each other.

Mark MacNamara - May 3, 2017

In announcing the 2017–18 season, Chris Lorway is looking to expand Stanford’s cultural footprint.

Mark MacNamara - April 4, 2017

The executive behind Keeping Score and SoundBox reflects on his 18-year tenure.

Mark MacNamara - April 3, 2017

A Crowden School alumna is a co-founder of one of the laureate ensembles of the Sphinx Organization.

Mark MacNamara - March 21, 2017

Ensemble for These Times presents a show grounded in a call-and-response piece to Picasso’s famous painting.

Mark MacNamara - March 11, 2017

The Junior Bach Festival fosters tomorrow’s musical champions.

Mark MacNamara - March 11, 2017

How have musicians been affected by stringent border controls, and how might the arts change in response to the right’s culture war?

Mark MacNamara - March 4, 2017

A classical-music festival is the latest draw to the once-forbidden island.