
Bright Sheng interview: cross-cultural emissary
The Shanghai-born American composer explores and extends Chinese musical traditions.
The Shanghai-born American composer explores and extends Chinese musical traditions.
Young, diverse string quartet succeeds through strong communication and connection
After performing at Chamber Music Northwest, Brentano Quartet’s founding violinist, Mark Steinberg, talks about commissioning new music, collaborations, multimedia concerts, and more
As the Emerson Quartet completes its Chamber Music Northwest residency, a founder talks about new music, a new music/theater project, and what great violinists really think about onstage
Emerson Quartet violinist talks about the ensemble’s origins, his novel, his original compositions, and the differences between playing first and second violin
In a break from her busy career and performances at Portland Center Stage, Mona Golabek tells the tale of her mother’s extraordinary tale
The “Irving Berlin” creator and star,Hershey Felder, talks about life, politics, the return of “Willesden Lane,” and his New Year’s Eve singalong at the Armory
The renowned ensemble’s founders discuss replacing departed members, new collaborations, and more
Lawrence Dutton, violist for Chamber Music Northwest headliners the Emerson Quartet, discusses the group’s future and its ‘Passing the Torch’ program
Venerable ensemble’s new member, Paul Watkins, tells how he snagged chamber music’s most coveted job opening — and gives the scoop on a fascinating upcoming recording.