"It's dangerous to tell someone how to 'feel' about a particular piece of music. So we won't tell you how you should feel about this …
6 Questions RE: "On This Muddy Water" with Composer D. J. Sparr
In a recent conversation with composer D. J. Sparr, we stumbled onto the fact that his work "On This Muddy Water" premiered in Houston this …
in performance: SONAR New Music Ensemble's Invigorating "Child's Play"
Note: Many thanks to James Young for this guest review. Talented writers and insightful reviewers across the country, like James, contribute …
in performance: Rhymes With Opera "Heartbreak Express"
Note: Many thanks to Michael Berg for this guest review. I am thrilled to have talented writers, such as Michael, who help expand the …
in performance: Beyond the Score with the Des Moines Symphony
It is a testament not only to the rich legacy of the 77 season history of the Des Moines Symphony but also to the faithful patrons in the …
in performance: A Vision for Chamber Music – Fifth House Ensemble's "Black Violet Act II"
Peter Stevenson, Executive Director of the Civic Music Association, welcomed the audience in Sheslow Auditorium of Drake University on …
in performance: Opera Omaha's Compelling "Rigoletto"
There is a point in every tragedy in which the hero's life begins to unravel. In Giuseppe Verdi's 1851 grand opera Rigoletto, that moment …
guest post: Curating is More Than Just Good Programming
by Judah Adashi, Founder and Artistic Director of the Evolution Contemporary Music Series Dear Sybaritic faithful: my apologies for the …
guest post: Behind-the-Scenes of the Evolution Contemporary Music Series with Judah Adashi
I was honored when Megan invited me to contribute a guest post to The Sybaritic Singer. Like Megan herself, the blog has done a lot of good …