Already in a reflective mood this week because of September 11, I was very sorry to read that Phil Schaap had died. Just last year, Jazz at Lincoln Center honored him at their gala, writing, “We could not be more [...]
Hope you’re managing to stay cool this week! Hard to believe it’s “back to school” already… Samara Joy Live from Emmet's Place Now streaming on-demand American jazz pianist and composer Emmet Cohen is in the vanguard of his generation’s advancement [...]
This week we have so many performers with Purchase connections, either those we’ve seen on PAC stages or those who graduated from Purchase! Sanborn Sessions Streaming on-demand Sanborn Sessions are gatherings of the preeminent musicians of our time, exploring the [...]
Since this is a long holiday weekend, I plan to catch up on some favorites I’ve been looking forward to (re-)watching, on YouTube: Wigmore Hall (so many great recitals!); Stars in the House, a marathon fundraiser for The Actors Fund; [...]
Gotham Early Music Scene (GEMS) presents Midtown Concerts: Popular Consorts, Songs, and Dances Thursday, June 24, 1:15-2pm Livestream followed by Zoom chat and Q&A; then on demand Midtown Concerts sponsors lunchtime performances of music of the 18th century and earlier. [...]
In addition to the Clearwater Festival and Father’s Day, this weekend we celebrate our newest federal holiday, Juneteenth National Independence Day. Carnegie Hall presents Live with Carnegie Hall: Juneteenth Celebration Saturday, June 19, 7:30pm Livestream Rev. Dr. James A. Forbes [...]
Introducing Culture Picks, our new weekly feature. The arts are coming back, with a vengeance! There is so much to take in, both live and virtual, and PAC staff member Coni Guhl is here to help you sort through it [...]
Christina Gelsone, creator and performer of Air Play, took some time out of her busy schedule (via email, from hot, wet, monsoon season in Singapore!) to answer a few questions about this circus-meets-science performance that is heading to The Purchase [...]
