Top 10 Dance and Classical Music Treasures of 2010

Music and movement in 2010 made the mundane sacred and the serious silly

"...2) 'L'ÉTOILE (THE STAR)' (AUSTIN LYRIC OPERA) How often does opera look and play..."

Jan. 7, 2011 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The Menuhin Competition 2014

"...UT faculty members, and guests ranging from the Cleveland Orchestra to local fiddling phenom Ruby Jane. A schedule follows,..."

Feb. 21, 2014 Arts Feature

Austin Symphony Orchestra with Andre Watts

Maestro Peter Bay zeroed in on early 20th century France, and the results were magnificent

"...Austin Symphony Orchestra With André Watts..."

March 21, 2008 Arts Review by Michael Kellerman

Presto con Fuoco

For violinist Anne Akiko Meyers, life is best played fast and fiery

"..."Molitor," as the violin is known, with the Pasadena Symphony. And since the first of the year, she's managed..."

Feb. 18, 2011 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Austin Symphony Orchestra with Pinchas Zukerman and Amanda Forsyth

In ASO's season opener, Peter Bay did justice to Verdi, Brahms, and Bartók while maintaining the enthusiasm of his orchestra and its audience

"...Austin Symphony Orchestra With Pinchas Zukerman and Amanda ForsythBass Concert..."

Sept. 17, 2004 Arts Review by Jerry Young

Austin Symphony Orchestra With Emanuel Ax

The music made by the ASO and its guest pianist too often sounded disconnected

"...Austin Symphony Orchestra With Emanuel AxDell Hall at the Long..."

Jan. 20, 2012 Arts Review by Adam Roberts

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

Applause! Applause!

Austin Critics Table nominations, 2004-2005

"...music, and visual art. The nominations for the 2004-2005 Austin Critics Table Awards, covering the period from May 1,..."

May 27, 2005 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

A Score Is Born

UT midwifes a new symphony by John Corigliano

"...beats, trying to address a contemporary audience with a symphony that reflects the world they live in, the lives..."

Feb. 11, 2005 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Austin Symphony Orchestra: Dance Fever

Robi Polgar responds to the November concert of the Austin Symphony Orchestra, featuring the premiere of Austin composer Darden Smith's Grand Motion.

"...Austin Symphony Orchestra: Dance Fever..."

Nov. 12, 1999 Arts Review by Robi Polgar

All Over Creation: Surprise, Surprise

Peter Bay's work in 'Solo Symphony' revealed sides of him that hadn't been seen before

"...artistic realm, as he proved in Forklift Danceworks' Solo Symphony, a work inspired by his movements as an orchestral..."

July 27, 2012 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Austin Symphony Orchestra With Bion Tsang, Cello

The cellist swashed and buckled his way through Dvorák like a great actor playing Cyrano

"...Austin Symphony Orchestra With Bion Tsang, CelloDell Hall at the..."

April 6, 2012 Arts Review by Robert Faires

Austin Symphony Orchestra With Joshua Bell

Bell's prowess as a violinist recalled the song of the mockingbird

"...Austin Symphony Orchestra With Joshua BellDell Hall at the Long..."

Sept. 16, 2011 Arts Review by Robert Faires

Austin Symphony Orchestra: Mexico's 200/100

The program of music from Mexico was unfortunately uneven in quality

"...Austin Symphony Orchestra: Mexico's 200/100..."

Nov. 26, 2010 Arts Review by Michael Kellerman

One / the body's grace / Carmina Burana

Ballet Austin's bill of 'One / the body's grace' and 'Carmina Burana' provided a living spectacle of sound and motion that evoked the pleasure in what it means to be human

"...Ballet Austin's artistic director and chief choreographer is, of course, Stephen..."

Oct. 7, 2005 Arts Review by Wayne Alan Brenner

A Night in Vienna

Friendship was the theme of the Budjanova Chamber Orchestra's A Night in Vienna, which was dedicated to the memory of Danielle Martin, the late UT professor whose life touched many of those at the concert

"...of the 20th century and later transcribed for string orchestra. It is an often haunting, intricate piece, based on..."

May 28, 2004 Arts Review by Robi Polgar

Top 9 Dance and Classical Music Treasures of 2009

Uncommon beauty and power danced a potent duet in the music and movement of 2009

"...and tender score, and, best of all, thousands of Austinites crowding onto the Austin Studios tarmac to celebrate and..."

Jan. 1, 2010 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Austin Symphony Orchestra With Robert McDuffie, Violin

A hearty mix of Central Europe-inspired music with transcendent violin work

"...Austin Symphony Orchestra With Robert McDuffie, Violin..."

Nov. 28, 2008 Arts Review by Michael Kellerman

Austin Symphony Orchestra With Leila Josefowicz

Peter Bay programmed a rich, innovative concert to kick off ASO's 98th season

"...Austin Symphony Orchestra With Leila Josefowicz..."

Sept. 26, 2008 Arts Review by Michael Kellerman

The Austin Symphony Orchestra With Sir James Galway and Lady Jeanne Galway

The great flutist made Dell Hall his home and seemed to be playing for old friends

"...The Austin Symphony With Sir James and Lady Jeanne Galway..."

March 6, 2009 Arts Review by Robert Faires

Our Country Mapped in Music

The Austin Symphony's concert with Grantham's Southern Harmony, Copland's Appalachian Spring Suite, and Gershwin's Second Rhapsody gives audiences a chance to hear how some composers describe an American sense of place through music

"...landscapes with your ear. George Gershwin, Aaron Copland, and Austin composer Donald Grantham have managed to evoke the distinctive..."

March 19, 2004 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Sergei's Big Score

Austin Symphony conductor Peter Bay has tremendous regard for both Sergei Prokofiev's score and Sergei Eisenstein's images for the 1938 film Alexander Nevsky, and as he prepares for a live performance of the score as the film is being shown, he talks about this remarkable fusion of image and music and what's involved in performing it live.

"...Austin Symphony conductor Peter Bay fell under the spell of..."

May 23, 2003 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Austin Symphony with Caitlin Tully

Local Arts Reviews

"...Austin Symphony With Caitlin Tully: She Got It..."

Oct. 25, 2002 Arts Review by Robi Polgar

Top 10 (+1) Dance/Classical Music Treasures of 2012

In 2012, dance memorably explored profound topics, and classical embraced Charlie Brown and George Washington

"...1) 'SOLO SYMPHONY' (Forklift Danceworks) A revelation – of the dance at..."

Jan. 4, 2013 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Top 10 Classical Music Treasures of 2011

Ancient voices, singing strings, and lots of Bach made 2011 a fine year for ears

"...2) 'FLIGHT' (Austin Lyric Opera) The travelers in Jonathan Dove's airport-set opera..."

Jan. 6, 2012 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Long Center for the Performing Arts: Light that first candle!

As the performing arts venue turns one, Marvin Hamlisch sings "happy birthday" to it

"...pretty well. Let's see ... Yo-Yo Ma and the Austin Symphony Orchestra. Sir James Galway and the Austin Symphony..."

March 20, 2009 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Art Fun in the Summertime

May

"...Three nights of new plays by member playwrights of Austin Script Works, a support organization for committed dramatists. Two..."

May 21, 1999 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

More Places at the Table

The Austin Critics Table is about to hand out its annual awards for achievement in the arts for the 10th year, and the list of nominees is longer than ever.

"...of it. That essentially describes the reaction of the Austin Critics Table to the last year in the arts...."

May 24, 2002 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Music to Wave Flags By

The 411 on the 4th of July concerts in the 512 and environs

"...Austin Symphony Orchestra www.austinsymphony.org Wed., July 4, 8:30pm Vic Mathias..."

June 29, 2018 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Strike Up the Band!

If it's patriotic tuneage you want for your Fourth, here it is

"...Austin Symphony Orchestra www.austinsymphony.org Sat., July 4, 8:30pm Vic Mathias..."

July 1, 2017 Arts Post by Robert Faires

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