Arguably the least musical US national anthem

Gustavo Dudamel is rewriting the guest tour rules. Here’s the press release: The Berliner Philharmoniker will embark on a concert tour of Japan under the direction of Gustavo Dudamel, continuing their long-standing relationship with the […]

The City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra has promoted violinist Catherine Arlidge to the role of director of artistic planning. It has been a turbulent year for the CBSO. Arlidge is presently Sub Principal Second Violin […]

Dear Alma, A close and trusted friend who is a professional musician invited me to write a short chamber piece for his ensemble. I agreed to write it for no fee if the concert was […]