Classical music has its day at the White House Nov 5, 2009
Weilerstein, 27, was upstaged by her 8-year-old partner, Sujari Britt, a student at New York's Manhattan School of Music, on a duet by Italian composer Luigi Boccherini. Bell, performing in shirt sleeves and jeans, introduced a Paganini duet with Isbin at the afternoon concert by telling the audience that the Italian violinist was "sort of like the Beatles of his time." He also showed that not even the pros are immune to the occasional flub. (MSNBC -- Music)
White House Hosts Classical Concert Nov 5, 2009
Renowned cellist Alisa Weilerstein, 27, was upstaged by her 8-year-old partner, Sujari Britt, a student at New York's Manhattan School of Music, when they performed a duet by Italian composer Luigi Boccherini. The concert also featured performances by Grammy-winners Sharon Isbin on guitar and Joshua Bell on violin. (CBS News)
Critic's picks - classical music Jul 19, 2009
ASTON MAGNA For its summer finale, the festival presents Music in the Time of Goya (1746-1828), with projections of his art accompanying music by Fernando Sor, Luigi Boccherini, Rodriguez de Leon, and Francois de Fossa. Richard Savino is guest director and guitarist, and soprano Jennifer Ellis joins a chamber ensemble led by Daniel Stepner. (Boston Globe)
The week ahead: music Jul 16, 2009
ASTON MAGNA For its final performances this summer, the festival presents Music in the time of Goya (1746-1828), with projections of Goya s work accompanying performances of music by Fernando Sor, Luigi Boccherini, Rodriguez de Leon, and Francois de Fossa. Richard Savino is the guest director and guitarist, and soprano Jennifer Ellis joins a chamber ensemble led by Daniel Stepner. (Boston Globe)
