Today, some great songs about New Years Eve that are NOT about Christmas.
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Celebrating NYE with Darren Criss and the San Francisco Symphony
NYE with the SF Symphony & Darren Criss
NYE Songs: Beyond “Auld Lang Syne”
New Gershwin “Rhapsody” Recording
So proud to lead the Adrian Symphony Orchestra on this world-premiere recording of the reconstructed original version of George Gerhswin’s “Rhapsody in Blue.” Hear it in the same version that Gershwin played it on that snowy night in 1924. Jeffrey Biegel plays beautifully, as always, and the musicians of the ASO bring rhythm and vitality to this wonderful music. Recently named one of the favorite classical recordings of 2021 by Classical Candor (more here), the recording has been heard multiple times on Sirius and terrestrial radio throughout the world. Bravi tutti! Available …
What is a Cadenza?
You might have heard the word, but if you’ve wondered what a cadenza actually is, check out this short explainer video.
Sequoia Symphony’s Season Wrap Up
Today we released the final video in our Musical UpLink series with the SSO. Combined with the music of Elie Siegmeister’s “Western Suite” this video gives you a behind the scenes look at the process of putting our video series together. Enjoy!
Symphonies you don’t know, by composers you DO know.
What’s the best symphony that you DON’T know by a favorite composer? Find out here!
More great coverage of Sequoia’s Digital UpLink
Two great articles with coverage of our virtual season!
Should Easter be “Messiah” season?
Is the “Hallelujah Chorus” celebrating resurrection rather than birth?
Famous Misattributed Music
Fraud in classical music? Just confusion? Maybe a honest mistake? Maybe a bit of both. Check out a few of the best known examples. https://youtu.be/uQfZ_gjzinE