It turns out that a saxophone is not the product of the fevered imagination of a Nineteenth Century pipefitter.  Indeed, in the hands of the Kenari Saxophone Quartet, it is a sinuous, elegant instrument which produces spools and whirls of wonderful music.  Who knew? I...

Saint Cecilia is the patron saint of music, so now altogether, “Thank you, Saint Cecilia!”  And while we’re at it, “Thank you  -  incredible musicians of the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center for sharing seven of your finest with us.”Unlike the short life and...

I sincerely hope you heard the VOCES8 concert Sunday.  Like me, you may have thought about some eight-part mysteries: 1. First and foremost, how do they do that?? There are eight vocalists, performing everything from medieval madrigals to jazz and never missing a beat...