259 stories by "Edward Kliszus"
Good evening from Birdland, where tonight Gabrielle Stravelli and Billy Stritch transformed song into pure magic"two master artists creating musical alchemy that reminds us why jazz is the h…
In an era when the world feels increasingly fractured and complex, Laurie Roldan arrived at The Green Room 42 like a beacon of comfort and hope. Her tribute to Karen Carpenter, "A Song For Y…
Last evening at New York City Center, Ballet Hispánico delivered a breathtaking interpretation of Gustavo RamÃrez Sansano's CARMEN.maquia, transforming Bizet's timeless opera into a…
The evening concluded with "Tomorrow", featuring dancers in a harmonious blend of the evening's palette"blue, white, red, and gray"creating a visual symphony that celebrates unity. As the fi…
Music creates a virtual world where stories unfold not in bytes, but in glorious, symphonic narratives that transport us to realms both fantastical and profound. After all, what could be mor…
There are certain rare evenings when the walls between centuries dissolve, when the spirits of long-departed composers seem to hover in the air, nodding with approval as their intentions are…
In the hallowed acoustic splendor of Carnegie Hall's Stern Auditorium, the Oratorio Society of New York, under the masterful direction of Kent Tritle, presented a splendid concert of profoun…
In the vast catalog of orchestral recordings, certain interpretations emerge as definitive statements that reshape our understanding of familiar masterworks. The new recording of Mahler's Sy…
In the sumptuous acoustic embrace of St. Ann and the Holy Trinity Church, the Brooklyn Chamber Orchestra, under the skilled direction of Philip Nuzzo, delivered a concert of extraordinary hi…
In the intimate confines of Chelsea Table + Stage, that most welcome addition to New York's array of distinguished musical venues, Klea Blackhurst delivered a performance of such artistry th…
In the intimate confines of The Chain Theatre, EXES The Musical concluded its brief but incendiary New York City run with a performance that left audiences both stunned and exhilarated. This…
This concert was no costume party of musical nostalgia. The American Symphony Orchestra, under the inspired baton of Leon Botstein, offered something far more nourishing: a sweeping, intelli…
Jazz vocalist Gabrielle Stravelli has always carried the torch of the American Songbook with elegance and an unmistakable voice that sparkles with charm, authenticity, and life. At her recen…
In the vast, resonant expanse of the Cathedral of St. John the Divine, Musica Sacra, under the inspired direction of Kent Tritle, delivered a SurRound II concert of such ethereal beauty that…
A particular alchemy exists within the confines of a black box theater, where the absence of spectacle forces an audience into direct communion with raw human truth. At Theater for the New C…
The Leonkoro String Quartet delivered a performance of breathtaking virtuosity and emotional depth, suspending time as they traversed three centuries of chamber music with astonishing precis…
The High Octane Octet program, presented on March 28, combined remarkable musicianship with period-authentic instruments to create an evening of rare musical splendor. This milestone celebra…
Hearing a symphony orchestra from a distance is one thing, usually from a seat in the audience below the stage. It is entirely different when you are inside the orchestra"to feel the strings…
There are moments in music when the familiar is made fresh, and the well-trodden illuminate anew. Such was the case when The Orchestra Now took the stage at Carnegie Hall under the baton of …
This spectacular concert found its home at The DiMenna Center for Classical Music, a venue revered for its pristine acoustics and intimate setting. Located in the heart of New York City, the…
On a crisp February evening, the magnificent Cathedral of St. Ann & the Holy Trinity in Brooklyn became a portal to the cosmos. The Brooklyn Chamber Orchestra, conducted by Maestro Phili…
It was an evening of world-class artists. The chorus characterized their roles with enthusiasm and dynamism, articulating the afflatus of the Passion with precision, drama, and dignity. Bel …
A production of this magnitude is more than just words. It is the heartbeat of the drums, the cry of the sonic intones curated through state-of-the-art synthesizers, and the whisper of foots…
From its stirring overture to its heart-wrenching close, the performance was a triumph of musical and narrative synthesis, demonstrating the operatic form's capacity to confront profound soc…
Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach, the second son of Johann Sebastian Bach, carved his unique identity in the musical world. Unlike his father's baroque complexities, C. P. E. Bach's compositions in…
