Stage fright, lack of classical music knowledge, peer group pressure, family difficulties: Ariel Bowser has been through it all and come out on the other side a sterling musician. Here’s a profile in courage.
Many of the Bay Area’s classical stars, as well as a number of other musicians, have recorded music at Skywalker Ranch, under expert producer Leslie Ann Jones. Here’s a peek inside the studio in action on a new, independent project.
At the Ethnic Dance Festival this weekend, the illustrious Tibetan opera company Chaksam-Pa will perform, and continue in its tradition of building bridges.
The 2013 Ojai Festival conjured by Mark Morris celebrated the music of Lou Harrison, now recognized as one of the greatest 20th-century American composers.
From Hans Christian Andersen to the Grimm brothers, 19th-century Europeans were vastly interested in fairytales. For this playlist we turn to pieces that are directly inspired by folk tales.
Keith Terry makes music with, and on, his body. He has also seen the uncanny power of synchronizing his body with music and with other people’s rhythms.
