Jazz Under the Influence of Classical
Unlike most musicians who’ve gone on to distinguished musical careers, as a kid, Maria Schneider wasn’t forced to take piano lessons. In fact, as...
Opera Review: ‘Die Fledermaus’
Catapulted into the role of Rosalinde, soprano Lisa Vroman had the five-and-a-half-hour flight from California to New Jersey to review the part, and nine...
Art Review: ‘Inspired by Literature’
There are books, and then again, there are books. Most of the time, it’s the words that matter. Other times, words take second place...
The King’s Singers’ Newest Is Having His (1/6th) Say
Last year the six-member all-male a cappella ensemble, the King’s Singers, celebrated its 40th anniversary. That means that the total number of man-years logged...
Kris Kirstofferson Goes Solo
Singer-songwriter and guitarist Kris Kristofferson knows a few things about the value of persistence. The Texas and California-raised musician, who plays at McCarter Theater...