Conducting Change: How Jessica Bejarano is redefining the modern orchestra at SF Philharmonic

SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- As the sounds of Beethoven's Symphony No.5 fill the rehearsal hall, conductor Jessica Bejarano stands at the podium, guiding her orchestra with passion and precision. "Let's make some music," she calls out, her baton slicing...

Contemporary Classical and electronic albums with Simon Duff: October 13, 2025

Max Richter Sleep Circle (DG) ★★★★★ AMBIENT music is the term Brian Eno conceived of in 1978 to describe a music of slow, calm, reflective, spiritual mood. French composers Maurice Ravel and Claude Debussy were ahead of the curve, early in the...

‘Terminator 2: Judgement Day’ Is Getting the In-Concert Treatment with a New Score in 2026

Arguably one of the best Hollywood sequels in history, “Terminator 2: Judgement Day,” is getting a fresh perspective for the 21st century next February. A live in-concert screening of the film to mark its 35th anniversary is headed to Melbourne’s...

Brevard Symphony Orchestra partners with Candlelighters of Brevard as part of new Uplift Initiative.

The Brevard Symphony Orchestra (BSO) is proud to highlight its ongoing “Uplift” initiative. Uplift brings the life-changing experience of live symphonic music to children and families who face significant life challenges such as economic hardship,...

The Music of Sia Gets an Orchestral Expansion in ‘Elastic Hearts’

Queensland Ballet’s latest provocative production is set to premiere next month, adapting the music of a pop star that’s uniquely suited to the dance medium: Sia. “Elastic Hearts” is inspired by the singer’s 2015 song “Elastic Heart” but will...

The interaction of music and art: DU Lamont Symphony Orchestra opening night

Wednesday, Oct. 8, was opening night for the University of Denver’s Lamont Symphony Orchestra. At the Newman Center for the Performing Arts was an intersection of elegant music and the art of painting. Soft, golden lighting highlighted the...

This Halloween, choose harmony over haunting – Cayman National Choir & Orchestra in concert Fri Oct 31

As dusk falls on October 31, trade trick-or-treating for an evening of elegance and artistry. The Cayman National Choir and Orchestra invite you to Twilight and Silhouettes — a concert celebrating the interplay of light and shadow, mystery and...

Remembering Lostprophets for the music, not the monster

Image: Visible Noise and Sony Music Entertainment For a long time now, and for all the right reasons, the name Lostprophets has been anathema. It’s a name that conjures images of unimaginable horror, a deep-seated revulsion that eclipses any...

All Time Low Address Vocal Issues During Concert: ‘A Decision That I Didn’t Make Lightly’

Concerts cut short are never ideal for musicians or fans, but Alex Gaskarth of All Time Low had to prematurely end a performance in Colorado’s famous Red Rock Amphitheatre earlier this week. In two posts on social media, Gaskarth both explained...

Penny’s Opinion: The Life of a Showgirl – Is Taylor Swift’s New Album A Hit or Miss?

Taylor Swift’s Album Cover. Picture from Google When it comes to critiquing Taylor Swift’s new album I would like to preface a couple things. I do not listen to Taylor Swift and I do not hold any specific thoughts, feelings, or knowledge towards...

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Haim Brings ‘I Quit’ Tour to a Close in Santa Barbara With a Fiery Show That Feels Anything but Resigned: Concert Review

Haim‘s tour finale Saturday night at the Santa Barbara Bowl was full of reassurances. First of all, it was good to see for certain that Alana Haim’s head looks just fine, and completely intact, after, well, you know. Secondly, the band is sounding...

Enjoy an Afternoon of Music and Dancing at the Polka Harvest Ball

After a summer of polka events outdoors at the SNPJ Slovenian Farm in Kirtland, the dance floor comes indoors for events such as the annual Harvest Polka Ball hosted by the National Cleveland-Style Polka Hall of Fame in Euclid. Taking place at the...

Les Délices’ “Bohemian Rhapsody” Offers Bohemian Folk Tunes, Music by Czech Composers—and Mozart

Les Délices’ next program, titled Bohemian Rhapsody (not the Queen song!), is a hybrid, offering composed works mingling with traditional Czech folk tunes arranged for a quarter of oboe, violin, viola and cello. They’ll play pieces by two late...

Concert preview: Fall breeze ushers in array of shows from newer, iconic artists

Fall breeze is here, and it carries dazzling live music. As Bruins come back to campus, there’s a lineup of artists waiting to make this year’s first quarter memorable. With shows featuring decade-long soundtracks and performances of newer but...

Krystal Jung Announces First Solo Album Since f(x) Debut- A New Era Begins

After more than a decade of anticipation, Krystal Jung is finally stepping back into the music scene — this time as a solo artist. The former f(x) member has officially announced that she is preparing for her first-ever solo album, marking a new...

Ian Freebairn-Smith dead: Award winning music icon dies aged 93 as tributes pour in

Ian Freebairn-Smith has died at the age of 93, according to Variety. The award-winning composer was best known for composing scores for TV shows such as Airwolf, Fame, and Cagney & Lacey. He also won a Grammy Award for Best Arrangement...

‘after the sun goes down:’ Khalid releases new 17-track album 

Khalid is back with a new album, which he describes as a parallel to his debut “American Teen,” his most famous release. “after the sun goes down” was released on Friday, Oct. 10, and is his first album as an openly gay man. This review will...

TSO concert to feature soloist Wendy Clare

The Tehachapi Symphony Orchestra concert directed by Dr. David Newby will perform at 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 19 at Country Oaks Baptist Church located at 20915 Schout Road. Upon arriving, audience members will have a chance to bid on silent auction...