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Words Fail Us
In last week’s blog, I mentioned a keynote address by Eric Booth at the Chamber Music America annual conference. One of the highlights of that…
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Chamber Music America Conference 2014
I’m writing this week’s post from New York City. I am attending the annual Chamber Music America (CMA) conference with colleague…
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Sold out concerts – a blessing or a curse?
Yesterday’s first-ever Schubert Club Mix concert at Aria in Minneapolis was sold out. To be fair, we (and presenting partner Liquid Music) were fairly confident…
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The Art of Collaboration
First of all, Happy New Year to everyone, and thank you for continuing to take an interest in this blog. If you had…
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Happy Holidays to one and all!
The Schubert Club Office will be closed from Dec 24-Jan 2. My blog posts will resume on January 6. Until then, I wish you all a…
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Is there any meaning left in Christmas Carols?
It’s mid-December and the attack of the background holiday music is in full swing. Shops, restaurants, elevators and any building that plays background music –…
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How do new pieces of classical music come into existence?
How do new pieces of classical music come into existence? Of course there’s a nice simple answer here – composers write them! One day I’ll invite…
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Who appears in our International Artist Series and why?
Every so often, I learn from subscribers of an artist they would love to hear on our International Artist Series. I welcome all suggestions –…
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Give Thanks for Local Talent
Having just presented a recital by two of the highest caliber international soloists, Christian Tetzlaff and Lars Vogt, last week at the Ordway, I’d like…
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What Classical Music Might Learn From the Circus
I will resist the urge to get too distracted with parallels between the circus acts and classical music, though a couple of funny images do…
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Look, DO Touch – Changes at The Schubert Club Museum
A couple of weeks ago, I wrote about our intention to bring The Schubert Club Museum to life. Located in downtown St Paul’s historic Landmark…
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Streaming, downloading or the good old-fashioned CD?
An article in the New York Times several days ago reported the latest trends in internet-based music consumption. Apparently, downloading (from sites like iTunes) is…