Austin Goes Classical

This week of musical events expanded our sense of what classical guitar can be

"...Austin Goes Classical..."

July 2, 2010 Arts Review by Robert Faires

Sour Notes For Robert Rodriguez

Robert Rodriguez runs into conflict with the Austin musicians' union over scoring his new release.

"...Time in Mexico -- or at least for the orchestral scoring of the upcoming Robert Rodriguez release, which had..."

Oct. 18, 2002 News Feature by Michael King

'The Barber of Seville': Oh, we meant to do it this way

With Bass Concert Hall no longer available, Austin Lyric Opera is working to stage The Barber of Seville in a hall with no orchestra pit, no proscenium, and no wing space

"...For most of its 20-year history, Austin Lyric Opera has performed at Bass Concert Hall, one..."

April 13, 2007 Arts Feature by Barry Pineo

Five Degrees from Beethoven

UT pianist Anton Nel, figuratively descended from a line of teachers beginning with Beethoven

"...of the UT School of Music faculty, Nel calls Austin home, performing here regularly, and yet outside of the..."

Feb. 11, 2005 Music Feature by Graham Reynolds

Larry & Joe Bring Songs of Deliverance to Carrie Rodriguez’s Laboratorio

North Carolina duo play Paramount Stateside on April 30

"...Ears Festival last month, the musical duo heads to Austin, on April 30 at Stateside at the Paramount, to..."

April 14, 2023 Music Post by John Job

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

A tribute to tattoo legend Shanghai Kate, Hi How Are You Day, and Karima Walker highlight our recommended shows

"...Kevin Russell, veteran Musician of the Year in the Austin Music Poll (ongoing now). "I thought she had the..."

Jan. 20, 2023 Music Column by Raoul Hernandez

Nathan Felix Looks to the Texas Skies

New recording of his 2018 composition recalls a childhood of wonder

"...Growing up in Austin, and exploring Texas, has made a lasting impression on..."

Nov. 17, 2021 Arts Post by Adrienne Hunter

Mike & the Moonpies

"...an even more classic country sound. Recruiting the London Symphony Orchestra and recording at Abbey Road Studios, the Austin..."

Aug. 9, 2019 Music Review by Doug Freeman

ELO Calling America

Playlist to mark UK prog-pop legends’ two summer Texas shows

"...This week, the Electric Light Orchestra announced it would be Calling America next summer for..."

Nov. 17, 2017 Music Post by William Harries Graham

An Intimate Look at Guitar Virtuoso Bill Frisell

Film showcases an oeuvre of remarkable diversity

"...We here in Austin have been quite fortunate to see him perform many..."

March 10, 2017 Screens Feature by Jay Trachtenberg

Gay Place: Ignorance of Your Culture

Ignorance of your culture is not now or ever considered to be cool

"...Fri., March 6, 9pm. Saxon Pub, 1320 S. Lamar. www.fb.com/gingerleighaustin...."

March 6, 2015 Column by Kate X Messer

Othello

In jeans and T-shirts, five British actors summoned Othello's pride and Iago's envy with relentless ferocity

"...Stage in their touring production of Othello, brought to Austin last week via a partnership between UT and the..."

Nov. 15, 2013 Arts Review by Stacy Alexander Evans

Amy Ray, Amplified

Q&A with the Indigo Girl

"...and Emily Saliers will be backed by the Dallas Symphony. Having played together more than 30 years, the Indigo..."

July 12, 2012 Music Post by Abby Johnston

All Over Creation: Regifting

There may be new life in old Scrooge yet, thanks to creative Austin artists

"...That said, you know how good Austinites are at repurposing worn-out goods, right? How people here..."

Dec. 16, 2011 Arts Column by Robert Faires

When It Snows ....

A flurry of U21 activity

"...2010 has already been a loud year for Austin music. Two weeks ago, Speak’s Hear Here was released..."

Feb. 25, 2010 Music Post by Aaron Miller

Conspirare

Another Grammy nod for Austin's powerhouse choral ensemble

"...nominated for Grammys. That's the current record for Conspirare, Austin's acclaimed professional choir, with the news that its disc..."

Dec. 11, 2009 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Playing Through

Shana Young may be only 14, but she'll leave you in the dust out at Iron Rock Raceway

"...her fingernails white, plays the cello in her school symphony orchestra, has beautiful blue-gray feline eyes – and burns..."

Sept. 26, 2008 Column by Thomas Hackett

Tomorrow, the World

Craig Hella Johnson's company of voices has long been world-class; now the world is hearing it

"...Johnson was in the midst of preparation for the..."

June 20, 2008 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Off the Record

Mohawk welcomes Red River Flats to the neighborhood, Ego's sings karaoke, and a tribute to pianist Doug Hall

"...Dallas to a musical family, Hall, 48, made his orchestral debut with the Dallas Symphony Orchestra at age 9,..."

April 11, 2008 Music Column by Austin Powell

Spotlight: Ian Hunter

7:30pm, Town Lake stage

"...long has it been since Ian Hunter gigged in Austin?..."

March 18, 2005 Music Feature by Jim Caligiuri

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...praises of former foes in support of the Central Austin Combined Neighborhood Plan. See " Central Austin Plan: Love..."

May 14, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Southern Destroyer

Barry Hannah at 60, in Oxford, and on why -- despite the energy drinks -- he's not feeling up to saving American fiction right this very minute

"...player who for a time played in the Jackson Symphony Orchestra -- while the décor is otherwise limited to..."

Feb. 21, 2003 Books Feature by Shawn Badgley

The Man Who Knew Too Much

Although some critics have assumed, from Jacques Barzun's criticisms of modern culture, that he is a conservative ideologue, in reality he has always followed his own, pragmatic vision of things.

"...Austin Chronicle: In the preface to your book, The Energies..."

Oct. 13, 2000 Books Feature by Roger Gathman

PostFest

Organizers of Three Recent Arts Festivals Pass on Lessons Learned

"...best to minimize this by not going up against Austin Lyric Opera or the Austin Symphony. Also, it was..."

March 10, 2000 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Field of Dreamers

Two dems, five gop candidates vie for district 48 race, but the seat is expected to remain Democratic.

"...primary is Mandy Dealey, a former president of the Austin Area Mental Health Association whose record of community activism..."

Feb. 4, 2000 News Feature by Rob D'Amico

Articulations

A report on the financial momentum of the proposed Long Center for the Performing Arts; the loss of two beloved area musicians and teachers.

"...two more multimillion-dollar gifts from Austin's high-tech community; and..."

Dec. 24, 1999 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Sony Music 100 Years Soundtrack for a Century (Sony)

Box Sets

"...exactly to the end of disc 2 -- featuring Austin's own Teddy Wilson accompanying Lady Day on "These Foolish..."

Dec. 17, 1999 Music Review by Raoul Hernandez

Postmarks

Don't Dissolve District

"...zone of the Barton Springs Aquifer. The City of Austin's rules, including the S.O.S. ordinance, apply in only about..."

May 1, 1998 Column

Live Shots

"...he's up there with Sonic Youth or the Chicago Symphony Orchestra -- you listen. What Nelson did onstage with..."

July 12, 1996 Music Feature

Music Recommended

The Austin Chronicle's 14th Anniversary

"...and K. McCarty rock the upstairs ballroom; The Escovedo Orchestra, Susanna Sharpe & Samba Police, as well as Espiritu..."

Sept. 8, 1995 Music Feature

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