News segment about Pilsen artist Xavier Nuez

Here’s a clip from ABC 7 Chicago about Xavier Nuez, an artist in Pilsen–an area of Chicago that I spend a lot of time in, and one with a fascinating history and mixture of cultures.  I’ve visited this artist’s studio in the past:

New York City Opera to leave Lincoln Center

This came across my desk last week–I didn’t get to it until now, but it is of likely interest to a contingent of readers: Associated Musicians of Greater New York MEDIA ADVISORY For Tuesday, July 12, 2011 Contacts: Augustino Gagliardi / K.C.Boyle Local...

Greta’s Dream – video and website now live

I did a podcast interview with Charles DeRamus a few months ago, during which we talked quite a bit about his new piece for bass quartet and narrator titled Greta’s Dream.  The website for this project is now live, so be sure to check it out, and definitely...

How Finland became an education leader

Here’s an interesting story from Salon.com by David Sirota about the education system in Finland.  Interesting story and food for thought for sure: How has one industrialized country created one of the world’s most successful education systems in a way...