Jason Heath’s Double Bass Blog

eSchool News online - Technology strikes a chord in music education

This is a great blog to check out if you’re interested in the life of a soloist. Hilary Hahn is one of the most in-demand violinists in the world, and I find it very interesting to read her daily thoughts and activities.
Hilary Hahn - Journal

Here’s a sight really worth checking out. It is Evan Tobias’ music education blog, and it looks really interesting to me.
Catalysts

Here’s a New York Times review of the New York City Opera’s current run of Don Giovanni.
A New Spark for a Don Beyond Compare - New York Times

Chicago Tribune | ABT’s `Le Corsaire’ soars

SFJAZZ Performs Herbie Hancock at Zankel Hall - New York Times

Here’s a review from the Chicago Sun-Times about Lisa Batiashvili, who played the Sibelius Violin Concerto on Thursday night.
Young violinist sends up sparks with CSO

Chamber Opera ChicagoGian Carlo Menotti’s opera “The Consul” at the Athenaeum Theatre Performances are 7:30 p.m. Saturday 4/1 and 3 p.m. Sunday 4/2 at the Athenaeum, 2936 N. Southport. Tickets are $25-$35; $20 for seniors and students. Call (312) 902-1500 or (773) 869-1770
I have performed many times at the Athaneum over the last few [...]

Here’s a review of Dutoit with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra from last weekend.
Dutoit, CSO run gamut of emotions in concert

New York Philharmonic - Review - Classical Music - New York Times