An unexpected thing happened during the premiere of John Mackey’s Divine Mischief. In my essay last week, I described this premiere, and noted the delicacy that characterized much of this piece—something noteworthy in today’s cranked-up, electronically amplified world. But a brief incident occurred at the … Read more
Springtime is concert time. Where? Right in your neighborhood, and at minimal or no cost. In cities and towns across the country, local high school bands, choirs, and orchestras are staging their spring concerts. Some junior highs schedule such performances as well. If you are … Read more
That is the question. You are at a concert. It certainly seems like the piece is over, and it was amazing, so you enthusiastically applaud . . . alone. Since recent posts have explored where to find concerts and performances which your family might enjoy, … Read more
