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Bass gets a bad rap in music, usually seen as a destroyer of stereos or a noise complaint to the police waiting to happen. Two clever engineering students at George Mason University used the power of sub-bass to their advantage however, channeling its waves into an experimental rendition of fire extinguisher, using the low audio waves to put out fires. They weren't the first to incorporate sub-bass in a "high-minded" way. Hector Berlioz, Camille Saint-Saens and Enya are among our examples. -
US Highball: Watch Montclair State's Harry Partch Ensemble in David Lang's 'Collected Stories: Heroes' @ Carnegie Hall
Last week, David Lang, Carnegie Hall's Debs Composer Chair, oversaw a brilliantly curated series of concerts he called Collected Stories. From April 22-29, his programming explored subjects commonly found in music--heroes, spirits, love/loss, travel, (post)folk. -
PICTURES: One World Symphony's 'Breaking Bad--Ozymandias' Opera by Sung Jin Hong Sells Out
Over two sold-out performances, alongside pertinent works from Wagner, Tchaikovsky and Berlioz, Hong ably led One World in the five movements of his three-month operatic creation. Walter White, Jesse Pinkman and Skyler White all made appearances. -
DEADLINE: Get in Your Application to Play with Marin Alsop and the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra!
Once again, the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra is inviting all "rusty musicians" to take part in the ensemble's summer training programs. This time, though, both orchestral and chamber opportunities will be available. -
Fueled by Opium and Desire, Berlioz’s ‘Symphonie Fantastique’ is the Subject of Chicago Symphony Orchestra Program
French conductor Stéphane Denève will lead the CSO in an exploration of Hector Berlioz’s 'Symphonie Fantastique' on Friday, December 6 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, December 8 at 3:00 p.m. at Symphony Center.
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