A Guide to Austin Classical Music

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

"...Don't let the word "classical" throw you. In the context of classical music in..."

April 26, 2019 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Top 10 Dance/Classical Music Treasures of 2015

Leaving deep impressions from 2015's dance and classical music works were the unexpected elements, like screen doors, trees, and car horns

"...1) Miró Quartet (UT Butler School Of Music)..."

Jan. 1, 2016 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Robert Faires' Top 10 Classical Music / Dance Treasures of 2016

The richest work in dance and classical music this year ran the gamut from a dance in a backyard pool to an opera about Cold War brainwashing

"...a West Campus mansion, seeing and revisiting five original dance/music collaborations set in different rooms made this a movable..."

Dec. 30, 2016 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Austin's Classical Music Preview 'Tis the Season

I've written about the

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

Nov. 17, 1995 Arts Feature

Top 4 Classical Music Forces (and Visual-Art Event) of 2004

"...Honestly, when it comes to classical music in Austin, rare is the occasion that does..."

Jan. 7, 2005 Arts Feature by Robi Polgar

Attention Classical Music Lovers: McCulloh's Back

"...I'm very happy that I can purchase classical music CDs again. Thanks to the original article, "Life..."

Aug. 12, 2003 Postmarks

Top 10 Things to Happen to Classical Music in 2014

The year saw Austin go big in classical with big-name artists and competitions coming to town, and big crowds, too

"...Top 10 Things to Happen to Classical Music in 2014..."

Jan. 2, 2015 Arts Feature by Natalie Zeldin

Top 10 (+1) Dance Classical Music Treasures of 2013

In 2013, dance and classical music were distinguished by their breadth of expression and eloquence

"...the Austrian composer's scores that it felt as if music and movement flared from the same creative spark...."

Jan. 3, 2014 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Butterfly Bar Hosts a Night of New Classical Music

Some of our city’s best all in one place

"...The Tetractys New Music crew is charting fresh territory with a show designed..."

May 22, 2023 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

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

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

"...Allison Orr, of the Creator as a dancer and musicmaker...."

Jan. 4, 2013 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Top 10 Dance and Classical Music Treasures of 2010

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

"...3) ANNE AKIKO MEYERS/ANTON NEL (BUTLER SCHOOL OF MUSIC) Beethoven. Gershwin. New work with electronics. Is there anything..."

Jan. 7, 2011 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Top 10 Dance and Classical Music Wonders of 2008

Chronicle Arts Editor Robert Faires recaps 2008 in dance and classical music

"...4) Music of John Adams (UT New Music Ensemble) A vigorous..."

Jan. 2, 2009 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Top 10 Dance and Classical Music Wonders of 2007

Chronicle Arts Editor Robert Faires recaps 2007 in dance and classical music

"...Conspirare's National Endowment for the Arts-funded symposium on American music saw 14 choirs massed in the Riverbend sanctuary, and..."

Jan. 4, 2008 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Top 10 Dance/Classical Music Treasures of 2014

It was a year in which the personal shone through in dance and classical works small and large

"...Amadeus' final work given spectacular new life by 33 musicians and 150 voices fusing Mozart with music by 10..."

Jan. 2, 2015 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

"...& NOW' (Conspirare) This breathtaking survey of early choral music in four concerts over three days was a massive..."

Jan. 6, 2012 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Top 9 Dance and Classical Music Treasures of 2009

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

"...the French Revolution was exquisitely staged and sung, its music and drama building as one to a theatrically stunning..."

Jan. 1, 2010 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Top 10 Dance and Classical Music Events of 2005 That Engaged and Endure

'Chronicle' Arts Editor Robert Faires lists his favorite performances of dance and classical music from 2005

"...conducted by Jerry Junkin, captured in a profusion of musical styles and sonic extremes, from deafening roars to muted..."

Jan. 6, 2006 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Top 10 Dance and Classical Music Events That Made 2006 a Year to Remember

"...that aims to give equal weight to dance and music served up both masterfully in its debut, most pleasurably..."

Jan. 5, 2007 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Classical Music Is for Sissies

Are you listening to serious composers again? That's so gay...

March 28, 2007 Qmmunity Post by Kate Getty

KMFA's New Home Brings the Community Into Contact With Music

Austin's classical music radio station has a new building where people can see the sounds

"...this is KMFA. For more than four decades, Austin's classical radio station – 89.5 on your FM dial –..."

Jan. 29, 2021 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Finding the Funny in Serious Music

When Igudesman & Joo play classical, they really play

"...Classical music can be funny...."

Jan. 21, 2013 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Forget Decorum: Music Fans Holler Their Appreciation for the Symphony

And the classical music crowd goes wild

"...If you're a classical ensemble returning to live performance, nothing says "We're back"..."

May 28, 2021 Features Feature by Robert Faires

Think 'New' Music

eighth blackbird helps Texas Performing Arts change how we regard classical

"...shows more concern for dated formalities than for the music itself. I don't know, those two may be lovely..."

Jan. 25, 2013 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Life After the Classical Section

For two decades, he was the man Austin turned to when it wanted the best classical music on vinyl or disc, but the closing of Wherehouse Records has left Russell McCulloh with nowhere to sell Bach, Brahms, or Beethoven.

"...Taxidermy Studio." Store regulars could guess the author: the classical guy, Russell McCulloh...."

June 27, 2003 Arts Feature by Jerry Young

Music From the Inside Out

Documentary filmmaker Daniel Anker spent five years with the Philadelphia Orchestra as they toured, rehearsed, and waxed poetic about the purpose of music in their lives.

"...Directed by: Daniel Anker. Sure, my experience with playing music began and ended with the sixth grade, a French..."

April 14, 2006 Movie Review by Toddy Burton

How About Some Music a Little out of the Ordinary This Weekend?

It’s not only rock & roll, but we fucking love it

"...Classical? Some of it...."

Aug. 25, 2016 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Robert Faires’ Top 10 Dance and Classical Joys of 2018

In this year’s dance and classical offerings, extraordinary depictions of loss and suffering continue to haunt

"...energy and excitement of his peers debuting their new music...."

Dec. 28, 2018 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Music to Chortle By

Whenever Steve Saugey and Lyova Rosanoff are at the keyboards, musical shenanigans are the natural order, especially when these two pianist-parodists are spoofing classical music through one of their Forbidden Classics programs.

"...thundering sounds that lead people to call works by classical composers "serious music," a new tune wriggles its way..."

Jan. 11, 2002 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Words and Music

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

"...time you combine words or literature or plays and music, they enhance each other in such a special way...."

July 8, 2016 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Herb Alpert’s School of Music

Trumpeter’s alums include Waylon, Satchmo, and Karen Carpenter

"...but he also became a major force in the music industry itself. Now 80, he performs at the One..."

Sept. 24, 2015 Music Post by Greg Beets

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