Brian Wise appears in the following:
Disbelief Suspended? Met Opera Abandons 'Blackface' Makeup in 'Otello'
Friday, August 07, 2015
At a time when symbols of racism are being banished, blackface makeup at the opera is disappearing too. But how should companies portray Otello?
Surgeons Perform Better with Music, Study Finds
Tuesday, August 04, 2015
If you are headed for the operating room, you’d better hope your surgeon is a music lover.
Kevin Puts, Composer, Mork Superfan, Writes Tribute to Robin Williams
Monday, August 03, 2015
"I think the piece embodies his spirit and his humor and also the kind of darkness that is underneath," said Kevin Puts.
Boston Symphony Extends Andris Nelsons' Contract Through 2022
Monday, August 03, 2015
Less than a year after Andris Nelsons became the Boston Symphony's music director, the orchestra has taken the unusual step of extending his contract to eight years.
Music Festivals Increasingly Promote Their Value to Tourism and Economy
Friday, July 31, 2015
"Art for art's sake?" Not any more.
Metropolitan Opera Drops Free Simulcast at Lincoln Center; Adds to Times Square
Wednesday, July 29, 2015
The Metropolitan Opera has said that it will no longer host a free opening night simulcast on Lincoln Center Plaza. More seats are coming to Times Square, however.
Watch: 5 Classical Music Gems from the Associated Press's Massive New YouTube Archive
Tuesday, July 28, 2015
The Associated Press and British Movietone recently published their extensive newsreel archives on YouTube.
Jonas Kaufmann: 'Please Do Not Be Deceived by This Album'
Tuesday, July 28, 2015
The tenor Jonas Kaufmann has issued an unusual warning, telling fans not to buy an upcoming release of Puccini arias from his former label.
Metropolitan Opera Targets TV Sets, Launching Roku Channel
Monday, July 27, 2015
The opera house on Monday announced a new channel on Roku, the system that allows you to stream Internet video through your television.
Your Musical Taste Says a Lot About How You Think, Says New Study
Monday, July 27, 2015
Whether you prefer Vivaldi or Metallica, Scriabin or Norah Jones, reveals a lot about the way you think, according to a new University of Cambridge study.
11 Composers Enchanted by Space
Thursday, July 23, 2015
Throughout time composers have looked to the stars, sun and moon for inspiration, exploring the universe with their music.
As Soloists Aim For Glamour, Is Classical Music Going the Way of Pop?
Thursday, July 23, 2015
On this week's podcast, we asked three classical music insiders if attractiveness plays a part in a soloist's career and, are older women getting pushed off the stage?
Orchestra Invites Audiences to Pay What They Think Concert Was Worth
Tuesday, July 21, 2015
The U.K.'s oldest orchestra has announced it would present a performance in which patrons would be allowed to set their own ticket price – after hearing the performance.
Quiz: Test Your Knowledge of NYC's Composer Statues
Monday, July 20, 2015
In advance of Tuesday's concert at (the statue flanked) Naumburg Bandshell in Central Park, try your knowledge of composer statues.
Soprano Reri Grist Tells of a Life of Adventures
Saturday, July 18, 2015
Reri Grist was part of the second generation of black opera singers who followed Marian Anderson's breakthrough at the Met in 1955.
Is This the Future of Surtitles at the Opera?
Thursday, July 16, 2015
High-tech "augmented reality" opera glasses that project surtitles in one's native language have made their debut at the Avignon Festival in France.
Can Apple Music Find Harmony with Classical Music Fans?
Thursday, July 16, 2015
The launch of the streaming service Apple Music has both raised hopes and reinforced some of the persistent complaints about Apple when it comes to classical music.
NYC Orchestral Activists Speak Out on Police-Citizen Tensions
Wednesday, July 15, 2015
A group of young classical musicians in New York are placing their art squarely in the conversation over the tension between black communities and the police across the U.S.
Could English National Opera Chief's Tumultuous Exit Impact the Met Opera?
Sunday, July 12, 2015
After John Berry's departure, perhaps no U.S. opera manager will be watching the ENO's future more closely than Peter Gelb.
Q&A: Bartok's Biographer Addresses Questions of Asperger's Syndrome
Saturday, July 04, 2015
A new biography explores the ethnic traditions that inspired Bartók, his professional ties, and suggestions that he may have suffered from Asperger's Syndrome.
