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"...the article on Sonny Curtis ["Love Is All Around," Music, Oct. 15]. More people need to appreciate his talents..."

Oct. 22, 2004 Column

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"...Attention Classical Music Lovers: McCulloh's Back..."

Aug. 15, 2003 Column

McCulloh at Waterloo

"...Dear Editor, Classical music guru Russell McCulloh is back again, and Waterloo..."

Oct. 18, 2004 Postmarks

Unlocking the Michael Schenker Festival

Sound pilgrim reveals the combination to his “whole story”

"...allows fans to experience a huge swath of your musical history all in one go...."

May 16, 2019 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Punk Plays Nice and Writes a Symphony

New film features local musician's road to symphonic success

"...For Nathan "Noise" Felix, an Austin indie/punk musician, the dream was to compose a symphony despite his..."

Nov. 5, 2013 Screens Post by Jessi Cape

American Repertory Ensemble

Figuring dance and music to be great tastes that taste great together, American Repertory Ensemble aims to bring those art forms together in an organizational peanut butter cup

"...Classical musicians may often play for dancers, and dancers perform..."

Feb. 17, 2006 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Dvorák's New World Inquiry

How a Czech composer helped America find its authentic voice

"...Jeannette Thurber, wealthy founder of the National Conservatory of Music in New York, had an idea for how to..."

Nov. 12, 2004 Arts Feature by Katherine Catmull

The Innovators

Part 2 of "Jazz," by Harvey Pekar

"...but ignored new developments that took place in the music after 1960. Burns defended himself by claiming that he..."

June 15, 2001 Music Feature by Harvey Pekar

Jesus Gonna Be Here

Johnny Toxic

"...nothing-if-not-novel "Porn to Rock" showcase to promote the Callner Music compilation of songs by adult film stars released earlier..."

March 26, 1999 Music Feature

Musical Manifesto

Davíd Garza's

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April 3, 1998 Music Feature by Andy Langer

Austin's Throwing a Big Bash for Beethoven in 2020

The classical community is lighting 250 candles for this musical superhero

"...to party in 2020? Then get to wherever Austin's classical musicians are, because they have a serious shindig underway..."

Jan. 10, 2020 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Local Composer Peter Stopschinski Releases 50 Free Albums in One Summer

That’s just the kind of guy he is

"...which to bring Peter Stopschinski to your attention, a musician and composer who may be one of the only..."

Aug. 19, 2016 Arts Feature by Kirk Lynn

Deconstructing Sonic Borders

The 13th annual No Idea Festival explores everything from phenological sound art to avant jazz and microtonal composition

"...via email. "This foregrounding the ability to move through musical forms is what connects the artists – as opposed..."

Feb. 26, 2016 Music Feature by Conor Walker

Give 'Em a Hand

The nominees for the 2009 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...has recognized the year's most exceptional achievements in dance, classical music, the visual arts, and theatre. The nominations for..."

May 15, 2009 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Surfing Indra's Net

"...photograph by Todd V. Wolfson..."

Nov. 6, 1998 Music Feature by Robert Faires

National Geographic: Symphony for Our World

The breathtaking natural history footage combined with live symphonic performance sent a noble message: Save the Earth

"...playing. The breathtaking natural history footage was underscored by classical music: excerpts from works by Maur­ice Ravel and a..."

Aug. 3, 2018 Arts Review by Robi Polgar

Fast, Cheap, and in Control

Cost-of-living increases are making local artists do more with less

"...new collaborations." For Carla McElhaney, co-founder of the chamber music group Revel, it was another opportunity to act on..."

Feb. 3, 2017 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The Ascent of Mandolin

The next step in Avi Avital's mission to convert the world to mandolin: Vivaldi

"...Even if you are a hardcore classical music junkie, you've probably never been to a solo..."

Feb. 27, 2015 Arts Feature by Natalie Zeldin

ACL Interview: Grace London

The rise and return of the local classicist and prodigy

"...can catch her Friday at the Austin City Limits Music Festival and on the second weekend as well...."

Oct. 1, 2013 Music Post by William Harries Graham

Texas Young Composers Concert

For the third time, the Austin Symphony gives Texas composers under 18 a chance to be heard

"...the exception of a few select superstars in the classical music firmament, composers who write orchestral music can almost..."

March 29, 2013 Arts Feature by Natalie Zeldin

UT Wind Ensemble

The ghost of Gershwin plays live in Austin

"...You don't have to be much of a classical music junkie to have heard George Gershwin's Rhapsody in..."

March 22, 2013 Arts Feature by Natalie Zeldin

They Used To Call It Classical

SXSW panel reviews

"...They Used To Call It ClassicalAustin Convention Center, Friday, March 16..."

March 16, 2012 Music Feature by Dan Oko

Family Affair

Akina Adderley adds her name to the family ledger

"...talent. It requires the understanding that a career in music today isn't just about a 45-minute set and a..."

June 10, 2011 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

A Year's Cheers

The nominees for the 2010 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...has recognized the year's most exceptional achievements in dance, classical music, the visual arts, and theatre. The nominations for..."

May 14, 2010 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The Magnificent Eight

Just before Juneteenth, the Young Eight, an acclaimed ensemble of young African-American classical musicians, returns to town as part of the St. Cecilia Music Series

"...Juneteenth, the Young Eight, an ensemble of young African-American classical musicians who have made Austin a regular stop on..."

June 17, 2005 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Golden Hornet Project

In Box

"...that GHP has one foot in the halls of classical music and another firmly planted at the bar in..."

Oct. 25, 2002 Music Review by David Lynch

Breaking Barriers With Christ and Rock

A reprint of an Austin Chronicle Q&A from 1982 with U2's Bono Hewson and Adam Clayton.

"...the experience of the lyrics. That's why I dislike musicians who claim that what they sing isn't important, because..."

March 30, 2001 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

Let It Rock

Rock & Roll Books Spring 2000

"...the living legend status with a provocative vision of music and a divine understanding of his craft...."

March 17, 2000 Books Feature by Margaret Moser

Wait, We're Still Here!

"...grab the Chronicle, quickly go through the listings on music, art openings, classical music, dance, and what you now..."

Jan. 29, 2024 Postmarks

Crosstalk: KMFA Announces Middle Sattre’s Sophie Mathieu as 2024 Composer-in-Residence

While Mange plays final show due to anti-trans legislation

"...KMFA Classical 89.5 announced 2024 composer-in-residence Sophie Mathieu at a Jan...."

Jan. 26, 2024 Column by Carys Anderson

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