The origins of the pipa date back to the Qin and Han Dynasties of China (around 200 BC) – giving the instrument a history of over 2,000 years. The word "pipa" is actually an onomatopoeia, mimicking...
Since 1973, the Kronos Quartet has challenged the mainstream conception of classical music. Formed by violinist David Harrington with the mission of revolutionizing the way we experience a string...
And the nominees are... The Lighthouse (Jan 17): Academy Award Nominee for Best Cinematography Ford v. Ferrari (Jan 17): Nominated for 4 Academy Awards including Best Picture, Best Film Editing, Best...
Jan. 14, 2020, NPR: The latest CD by Dartmouth's Taylor Ho Bynum, director of the Coast Jazz Ensemble, is among the top 10 picks NPR Music's 7th Annual Jazz Critics Poll> also recognized are...
The Kronos Quartet is coming! This news always fills me with a giddy, kid-in-a-candy-store sense of keen anticipation, and wonder. I know I'll hear music I've never heard before. I'll be treated to a...