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Sinfómano/flickr.The Classical Piano Recital as Rock Concert
Classical music concerts weren't always formal rituals where audiences sat in funereal silence. A new book called "After the Golden Age" explains how 19th-century recitals were like rock concerts, with audience participation and pianists who would create wild programs full of improvisation. Kenneth Hamilton explains how concert life changed. Also: Pianist and composer Omer Klein is a rising star of the NY jazz scene. He performs live in our studio. And finally: the question of why musicians strive for virtuosity. This is a repeat edition of Soundcheck.
Changing Concert Behavior
In today's classical music world, audiences musn't clap between movements and performers must never improvise or deviate from the printed score. That, at least, is how tradition has evolved. But in his new book "After the Golden Age," pianist and author Kenneth Hamilton explains how concert behavior in the 19th century was much freer and more spontaneous. He joins us to explain why.
Weigh in: Do you prefer silence at a classical music concert? What would you change about concert-going?
Our blog: John Schafer on classical's wild years.
Virtuoso
In the music world, being labeled a virtuoso is the highest compliment... or is it? WNYC's Sara Fishko considers the question.
Omer Klein Trio Live
Pianist and composer Omer Klein is a rising star of the NY jazz scene and he combines jazz with Middle-Eastern and North-African music. He brings his trio for a live performance in our studio.
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