Bach N' Beats

Austin Symphony musicians mix it up with DJs at the Parish

"...chance. That's just what's happening this Friday. It's called Bach N’ Beats, and it's going down on Dirty Sixth,..."

Sept. 27, 2018 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Austin Symphony Orchestra Heads Bach to the Clubs

Round Two of ASO's collaboration between a string quartet and local DJs resulted in a sold-out show at the North Door

"...do you get when you smash together a string quartet playing a Vivaldi concerto with a DJ mix by..."

March 6, 2020 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

A Guide to Austin Classical Music

The virtuosi who know the score and make beautiful music happen here

"...throw you. In the context of classical music in Austin, it doesn't mean formal. It doesn't mean stodgy. It..."

April 26, 2019 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

2012 Austin Chamber Music Festival

Michelle Schumann's cause for excitement

"...Schumann is pretty effusive by nature. Still, when the Austin Chamber Music Center artistic director declares she's giddy about..."

June 29, 2012 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

2012 Austin Critics Table Awards

For the 20th time, a big hand for the nominees if you please

"...– has managed it for this long, but the Austin Critics Table is marking its 20th year of commending..."

May 25, 2012 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

2008 Austin Chamber Music Festival Schedule

"...Behind the Scenes With the Artists: Cecilia Quartet..."

July 11, 2008 Arts Feature

Miró Quartet and Jorge Caballero

A toast to exceptional musicians with their namesake cocktails in hand

"...are you ready for classical cocktails? That's what the Austin Classical Guitar Society will be pouring this weekend along..."

Aug. 3, 2012 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Austin Critics Table Nominations, 2002-2003

The full list of nominations for the 2002-2003 Austin Critics Table Awards, recognizing outstanding achievements in local theatre, dance, classical music, and visual art

"...For the 11th time, Austin Critics Table has found a whole lot to like..."

May 9, 2003 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Austin Critics Table Nominations, 2003-2004

The full list of nominations for the 2003-2004 Austin Critics Table Awards, recognizing outstanding achievements in local theatre, dance, classical music, and visual art

"...art. On Saturday, May 1, nominations for the 2003-2004 Austin Critics Table Awards, covering the period from May 1,..."

May 14, 2004 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Top 10 Musical Triumphs, Plus Evidence That Austin Is Innovating the Classical World

Chronicle Arts writer Michael Kellerman recalls 2008, in classical music

"...1) Blue Rhapsody (Austin Chamber Music Center) The temptation was strong to top..."

Jan. 2, 2009 Arts Feature by Michael Kellerman

Austin's Classical Music Preview 'Tis the Season

I've written about the

"...Austin classical music scene for almost 10 years now, and..."

Nov. 17, 1995 Arts Feature

Austin Opera Takes Aim at the Election With Its Adaptation of The Manchurian Candidate

Composer Kevin Puts and librettist Mark Campbell shoot to thrill in their opera based on Richard Condon's Cold War classic

"...before U.S. citizens choose their next president, courtesy of Austin Opera...."

Sept. 16, 2016 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Austin Critics Table Winners 2000-01

"...On Sunday, June 10, the Austin Critics Table presented its annual awards for outstanding achievements..."

June 15, 2001 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Austin Theatre Critics Table 2000-2001 Nominations

The Austin Theatre Critics Table have announced the nominations for their ninth annual awards for achievement in the arts.

"...The Austin Theatre Critics Table have announced the nominations for their..."

May 18, 2001 Arts Feature

The Human Touch

Violinist Laurie Young Stevens finds the passion and flash in baroque music

"...You won't catch Laurie Young Stevens bowing to Bach, venerating Vivaldi, or kowtowing to Couperin. Oh, she adores..."

Jan. 16, 2004 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Top of the Line

The nominees for the 2011 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...2010, to April 30, 2011, were assembled by the Austin American-Statesman's Michael Barnes (arts), Cate Blouke (theatre), Claire Canavan..."

May 27, 2011 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Give 'Em a Hand

The nominees for the 2009 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...visual arts, and theatre. The nominations for the 2009 Austin Critics Table Awards, covering the period from May 1,..."

May 15, 2009 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Another Round of Praise

Nominations for the 2007-2008 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...classical music, and theatre. The nominations for the 2008 Austin Critics Table Awards, covering the period from May 1,..."

May 9, 2008 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Break Into the Future

It's a new day for chamber music, as the Austin Chamber Music Festival shows

"...The Austin Chamber Music Festival is once again upon us, so..."

July 3, 2015 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Art Par Excellence

The nominees for the 2014-15 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...2014, and April 30, 2015, the members of the Austin Critics Table have agreed on the most outstanding work..."

May 20, 2015 Arts Post

Ah, Sweet Air!

The 2002 Austin Chamber Music Festival

"...but listening to the strains of a Haydn string quartet or a Dvorak serenade can go a long way..."

June 28, 2002 Arts Feature

Organic Chemistry

Austin Chamber Music Festival ensembles prove the key to great musicmaking is to like your fellow players

"...a longtime member? Three groups performing at this year's Austin Chamber Music Festival, which begins Friday and runs three..."

July 12, 2013 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

A Year's Cheers

The nominees for the 2010 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...visual arts, and theatre. The nominations for the 2010 Austin Critics Table Awards, covering the period from May 3,..."

May 14, 2010 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Hearts and Violins

Jennifer Bourianoff has found happiness playing chamber music and living in Austin.

"...The grand finale of this season's Austin Chamber Music Festival is a homecoming concert for many..."

June 29, 2001 Arts Feature by Robi Polgar

World on a String

Young violinists from across the globe flock to Austin for North America's first Menuhin Competition

"...Wells is paying one of her weekly visits to Austin to work with Yamamoto in preparation for the Menuhin..."

Feb. 21, 2014 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Festival 2013 Schedule

Your guide to the 2013 Austin Chamber Music Festival

"...The 2013 Austin Chamber Music Festival runs July 12-28, with concerts Friday-Saturday,..."

July 12, 2013 Arts Feature

Blist'ring Strings

This summer the Austin Chamber Music Festival really brings the heat

"...no. Please. Like I'd need to tell anyone in Austin that this time of year it's hot enough to..."

July 8, 2011 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Words and Music

This year's Austin Chamber Music Festival and Austin Classical Guitar summer series really get lit

"...So says Michelle Schumann, artistic director of the Austin Chamber Music Center, which goes a long way toward..."

July 8, 2016 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Table Banquet

The nominees for the 2013-2014 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...2013, and April 30, 2014, the members of the Austin Critics Table have agreed on the most outstanding work..."

May 8, 2014 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Plays Well With Others

Why Michelle Schumann is meant to be running the Austin Chamber Music Center

"...talk with her once to know that heading the Austin Chamber Music Center is also what Schumann is meant..."

Sept. 8, 2006 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

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