James Bennett II appears in the following:
10 Days of 'The Psalms Experience' at Lincoln Center’s White Light Festival
Wednesday, October 25, 2017
10 Days, 150 Composers. This multi-concert, multi-night event speaks to our shared humanity, regardless of background.
The Frights and Fears of Famous Composers
Tuesday, October 24, 2017
Composers — they're just like us. And that means they too suffer from some irrational fears and weird eccentricities.
What Makes the Famous Bach Organ Piece Toccata and Fugue So Spooky?
Monday, October 23, 2017
Find out how J.S. Bach's Toccata and Fugue in D minor has been used to terrify — and amuse — audiences for over a century.
Watch the Ahn Trio's Amazing Performance of Piazzolla's 'Oblivion'
Monday, October 23, 2017
The Ahn Trio took to the stage at TEDWomen, in 2011, and performed music by David Balakrishnan and Astor Piazzolla.
If Bruckner Scored 'The Lord of the Rings'
Friday, October 20, 2017
Don't get us wrong — Howard Shore's score is great. But why not dream?
Kinan Azmeh and Ljova Step Into the Studio for a Midday Masterpiece
Thursday, October 19, 2017
Clarinetist Kinan Azmeh and violist Ljova have teamed up to create some beautiful music. Sample what they have to offer with their moving performance of “Jisreen.”
The Liszt List! 5 Absurd Moments From the Eccentric Pianist's Life
Thursday, October 19, 2017
Liszt was a performer and showman just as much as he was an ace composer. Here are five moments that really brought out his inner diva.
When Haydn Almost Went Under the Knife to 'Save' His Voice
Wednesday, October 18, 2017
Eight-year-old Joseph Haydn's voice was so good, his choir director suggested an operation that would let it remain permanently unchanged.
The Art of the Rest: When Performing Means Being Quiet
Wednesday, October 18, 2017
It's no secret that all instruments in the orchestra aren't playing at every moment of a piece. For those with extended periods of rest, what's that like?
This Little Girl Tipped A Street Musician and Was Surprised With 'Ode To Joy'
Tuesday, October 17, 2017
It's a pretty perfect demonstration of a little going a long way.
Watch: Shostakovich Is Reimagined With an Afro-Venezuelan Twist
Tuesday, October 17, 2017
Joachim Horsley puts a spin on another classic. This time, he gives Shostakovich's Tenth an Afro-Venezuelan twist.
This Animated Grieg Classic Will Be the Most Satisfying Thing You'll See All Week
Friday, October 13, 2017
"In the Hall of the Mountain King," it turns out, makes for a diabolical ride for stick figures navigating scores.
This All-Bass Arrangement of the 'Shawshank Redemption' Theme Got Us Super Emotional
Thursday, October 12, 2017
Bassist Tom Walley's rearrangement of the "Shawshank" theme has been on a constant loop over here.
5 Awesome Videos of Musicians Using Cameras to Bring You Closer to the Music
Thursday, October 12, 2017
GoPro cameras are an awesome tool to get you up close and personal with extreme sports, but what about music?
What's So Funny About Mozart's 'Musical Joke'?
Wednesday, October 11, 2017
It's no secret that Mozart had a bit of a crass sense of humor. Sometimes, it was a bit more complex — but no less brilliant.
This Majestic 'Jupiter' for Saxophone Chorus Is Simply Stunning
Tuesday, October 10, 2017
The University of Texas Saxophone Studio injects some jollity into your life with this all-gold "Jupiter."
This Mozart Quartet Was Deemed Too Difficult for His Publisher to Buy
Friday, October 06, 2017
A quartet plays Mozart's Piano Quartet No. 1 in G minor as a part of the SOLsberg Festival.
This Middle School Sax Player Wowed His Band Class With 'Flight of the Bumblebee'
Friday, October 06, 2017
Pulling off "Flight of the Bumblebee" is the ultimate party trick, and this young saxophonist nails it.
You Need to Listen to this String Quartet's Groovy 'Eleanor Rigby'
Thursday, October 05, 2017
The Sirius Quartet presents a warm and rich pop music throwback.
6 Historic Classical 78s, Digitized for Your Listening Pleasure
Thursday, October 05, 2017
Unlock your inner archivist and listen to these digitized 78s without the risk of having them break apart in your hands.
