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Chamber music with a contemporary kick
Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center scores big with contemporary works at the Library of Congress.
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Itzhak Perlman conducts to mixed results at Strathmore
The nearly 70-year-old virtuoso is often a bit generic with the baton, but his legacy remains inspiring.
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NSO concert stuffed with Romantic opulence
There was very little not to like on the National Symphony Orchestra’s program, but there was an awful lot of it.
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Miley Cyrus: More quirk, less twerk in ‘Bangerz’ show at Verizon Center
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Dave Grohl, Trouble Funk and the D.C. Funk/Punk Spectacular
Dave Grohl is hosting the D.C. Funk Punk Spectacular on May 5, and there’s a special guest on the bill.
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Countertenor and lutenist unite for an exquisite concert
At the Kennedy Center Terrace Theatre, Iestyn Davies and Thomas Dunford refine music for the lute.
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Cellist Cicely Parnas at the Kennedy Center
Her debut performance, part of the Young Concert Artists series, shows a poise beyond her 20 years.
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Classical Beat has moved
The Washington Post’s classical music blog has a new address
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The Hold Steady delivers rock-and-roll catharsis
REVIEW | Led by spastic shout-singer Craig Finn, the band preached to the choir at 9:30 Club.
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People really, really hate the music kids are listening to these days
Out of 1,000 people, many think this the worst decade for music: Even though we’re only three years in.
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In tribute to Louis Andriessen, the family act is best
The top pieces in a concert honoring the Dutch composer came from him or his wife, violinist Monica Germino.
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Chick Corea evokes many styles but still has one all his own
REVIEW | At Blues Alley, the legendary pianist fully embraced his instrument.
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Rascal Flatts admits yes, they did lip sync at the ACM Awards. Here’s why people are so mad about it.
The country music audience has very little tolerance for anything fake.
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Nightlife Agenda: Spacy parties, local beers and old-timey tunes
Celebrate outer space with burlesque and dance music, and learn about the history of local beer.
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Opera as commedia starts composer festival in D.C.
Louis Andriessen’s acclaimed “La Commedia” makes a strong start to a week-long celebration of his work.
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Terje’s ‘Album’ brings laughs to ecstatic dance floor tunes
“It’s Album Time” is Norwegian producer’s first full-length release after a decade of neo-disco tracks.
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Ensemble makes for expert guide to overlooked composers
The playing by baroque ensemble Rebel was of the highest level throughout the Sunday performance.
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WNO singers’ pre-‘Magic Flute’ recital is charming, uneven
Tenor Paul Appleby and baritone Joshua Hopkins are the leads in next month’s production.
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Phillips vividly showcases two Brazilian composers’ styles
The International Contemporary Ensemble performed works by Felipe Lara and Marcos Balter on Sunday.
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ACM Awards: Big winners, best and worst performances, most awkward moments
Miranda Lambert won big and there were lots of jokes about sex and marijuana.
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‘Duelin’ Banjos’ composer Arthur Smith dies at 93
Country musician, who influenced the Beatles, saw his signature duet gain acclaim in the movie “Deliverance.”
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Akademie fur Alte Musik Berlin’s Bach birthday bash
Ensemble marks C.P.E. Bach’s 300th birthday with powerful performances of his work and those of other Bachs.
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Baltimore Symphony Orchestra takes on Czech composers
Conductor Jakub Hrusa and pianist Andre Watts feature pieces from Hrusa’s native land.
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UCB sells out the Howard Theatre
Uncalled 4 Band reunion transports fans back to the best music they’ve ever heard.
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At 9:30 Club, Kraftwerk shows how far we’ve come
German band that has explored space between man and machine since 1970s plays sold-out show.
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An alternately rousing, bland birthday gift to C.P.E. Bach
Harpsichordist Mahan Esfahani offered a tribute to C.P.E. Bach, who was born 300 years ago last month.
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Cher revives classics on another farewell tour
At Verizon Center, Cher winkingly insisted that this is her last tour, and perhaps she should stick to her word.
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Charging out of the gate
The Hold Steady sounds invigorated on its first new album in four years.
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Composer sets his own beat
David T. Little is not interesting because he’s a rock drummer. He’s interesting because his music’s good.
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Minguet Quartet stumbles at Kennedy Center but recovers
The German ensemble eventually revealed its talent after botching the earlier parts of its performance.
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A grand celestial jangle from Real Estate
REVIEW | The indie rock group’s subtly whooshing songs reach new heights at a sold-out 9:30 Club show.
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Prince George’s and Southern Maryland Going Out Guide
A listing of events in Prince George’s County and Southern Maryland for April 3-9, 2014
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Singer BélO inspired by his roots as a ‘Native Born’ Haitian
The musician performs Friday in Rosslyn, Va., as part of a French-inspired cultural festival.
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Frankie Knuckles, Grammy Award-winning DJ, dies at 59
Frankie Knuckles, a Chicago disc jockey, was known as the “Godfather of House Music.”
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Childish Gambino gives his all at Fillmore Silver Spring
Artist on ‘Deep Web’ tour exhausted his material in a high-energy show that ended up going on too long.
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Nash Ensemble performs at Kennedy Center
The London group’s performance Tuesday was part of the Fortas Chamber Music Concert series.
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Shakira, college basketball, ‘Noah’: Stuff people liked this week
The top TV shows, movies, albums and songs.
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The House that Frankie Knuckles built
The “Godfather of House” music deserves to be in the National Recording Registry of the Library of Congress.
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Theme from ‘Shaft’ among 25 additions to registry
Creedence Clearwater Revival’s “Fortunate Son” and U2’s “The Joshua Tree” also make the list.
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Parker Quartet meets the challenge of Jeremy Gill’s music
The group played Gill’s hour-long “Capriccio,” a 27-movement piece, at the Strathmore Mansion on Monday.
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Nightlife Agenda: ‘Game of Thrones,’ a Cherry blast and oysters al fresco
This week includes a birthday party for Marvin Gaye, some excellent hip-hop shows and the return of P.J. Clarke’s oyster happy hour.
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Philip Higham plays at the Phillips Collection
The Scottish cellist made his American debut Sunday afternoon.
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Noseda shows his stuff with Israeli orchestra
On the second leg of its U.S. tour, the Israel Philharmonic goes French - and comes out strong
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The spirit of jazz on the marimba
Naoko Takada wows with dramatic flair and improvisation at the National Gallery of Art.
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Brentano Quartet offers uneven takes on Beethoven
The otherwise strong quartet seemed almost like two different groups: one rushed, the other portentous.
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A symphonic celebration of a hip-hop classic
REVIEW | Nas performed his classic ‘Illmatic’ backed by the National Symphony Orchestra.
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Private funding, public concerts
Two pharmaceutical tycoons are establishing a classical music empire with ties to D.C. institutions.
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An exploration of two interconnected musical cultures
Violinist Mayuko Kamio dives into the romance between Japan and Europe in her concert at the Freer Gallery.
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The D.C. Music Madness Tournament is here
Thirty-two of Washington’s greatest musical artists face off in a sports-style bracket.
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Prince George’s and Southern Maryland Going Out Guide
A listing of events in Prince George’s County and Southern Maryland for March 27-April 2, 2014.
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Why does the Internet love remixing “Let It Go“? A Q&A with remix wizard RAC
“It has those qualities. It has that chorus. People heard it, and they heard potential.“
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Warpaint exorcising demons at the Black Cat
With meticulous stage management, the quartet finesses the music and takes command of the crowd.
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The music-video campaign against Vincent Gray returns
Promoter and activist Ronald Moten reprises his Blackstreet-inspired video campaign.
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2 Chainz, ever the deft performer, dazzles at 9:30 Club
With verve and vigor, the rap star had the crowd marching to the steady beat of his parade of hip-hop hits.
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The month’s best music: YG, Obnox, 100s, Shakira and others
A ranked selection of notable new recordings we heard in March.
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Nightlife Agenda: Cherry blossom gin, dark beers and plenty of soul
ChurchKey hosts a night of dark beers while Green Hat unveils its new seasonal spirit.
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‘Shakira’: Appealing pop from a charming singer
Shakira’s spirit mostly shines through on her new, self-titled album.
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Eschenbach stays as Kennedy Center, NSO music director
The impassioned, polarizing and
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Cantate’s ‘Curlew River’ is a strong ritual commemoration
Cantate Chamber Singers honor Britten with Japanese Noh-inspired performance of his church parable.
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Dave Brockie, singer for heavy metal band GWAR, dies
As “Oderus Urungus,” Mr. Brockie fronted the alien-costumed band GWAR for more than three decades.
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Betty Who: A familiar look and unflagging charisma
The 22-year-old up-and-coming Australian pop star delights her fans at the Rock & Roll Hotel.
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Vertical Scratchers keep it short and scant
Sunday’s 25-minute set at DC9 was a guitarist and a drummer trying to make as much clatter as possible.
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GWAR lead singer Dave Brockie dies: Former bandmates pay tribute to the man known as Oderus Urungus
The one-of-a-kind heavy metal band was known for its outrageous costumes and concerts.
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Percussionist Ian Rosenbaum is impressive at Phillips
To say that the John Cage piece was the program’s most conventional-sounding might offer perspective.
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Poulenc Trio brings urbane mix to National Gallery of Art
High points included the coy neoclassicism of Schnittke’s “Suite in the Old Style.”
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FSO proves it can be powerful in intimate works, too
It was intriguing to hear a scaled-down version of the group in an evening for chamber orchestra.
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Joan Kwuon and company at the Library of Congress
The music at times strained even Kwuon and company, who generally gave a spirited performance.
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Macaulay Culkin’s meme-band hits the Black Cat
The “Home Alone” star’s pizza-themed Velvet Underground tribute band played to a sold-out club.
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Sharleen Joynt: Between opera and ‘The Bachelor’
Unhappy in Germany, a soprano goes on “The Bachelor” — and then weighs the career consequences.
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Young singers give opera buffa old college try
The Washington National Opera’s “Elisir” does its best to sparkle, thanks to husband-wife team of leads.
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Minimalist music is played to maximum effect
A Winged Victory for the Sullen was accompanied by the American Contemporary Music Ensemble.
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Prince George’s and Southern Maryland Going Out Guide
A listing of events in Prince George’s County and Southern Maryland for March 20-26, 2014
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Gustavo Dudamel, L.A. Philharmonic quiet the critics
Music director and orchestra offer moving Tchaikovsky and John Corigliano symphonies.
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‘The Bachelor,’ ‘Need for Speed,’ ‘Frozen’: What people are watching and listening to in pop culture
‘Need for Speed’ didn’t go No. 1, but it did drum up some interest.
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Country DJ Bobby Bones keeps it real, for better or worse
His voice is heard on more than 60 Clear Channel stations with a daily audience in the millions.
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Scott Asheton, drummer for the Stooges, dies at 64
Mr. Asheton was a founding member of the pioneering punk band, which influenced the Ramones and others.
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Miley Cyrus twerks at a New Orleans karaoke bar, regrets nothing
Cyrus, who took her act to the birthplace of twerking, clearly learned nothing from the VMAs.
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Boris Berman lets Brahms speak for himself
The pianist played an elegant program elegantly at Catholic University’s Ward Hall on Monday.
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Chainsmokers’ ‘#Selfie’ track: A study in desperation to go viral
Promoted by a social media company, the song puts one more nail in the coffin of the ‘organic’ viral music video.
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Nightlife Agenda: Oyster and beer festival, moombahton and rock paper scissors
This week’s top picks include children’s games, a St. Louis-inspired oyster festival and a tribute to reggae trailblazer Lee “Scratch” Perry.
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Kylie Minogue and George Michael, below expectations
REVIEWS | Minogue turns to hired hands to stay relevant, while Michael stays too grounded in his past.
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An impressive recital by young cellist Matthew Zalkind
The artist tackled a difficult repertoire Sunday as part of the Phillips Collection’s top-flight concert series.
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Every act I saw at SXSW ranked and reviewed in the form of a haiku
This year’s decidedly mellower festival allowed space for contemplation
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Mitch Leigh, ‘Man of La Mancha’ composer, dies at 86
Mr. Leigh created the memorable score to one of the longest-running shows in Broadway history.
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Boys choir Escolania de Montserrat keeps tradition alive
The boys choir school in Spain is making its first American tour, stopping at Strathmore on Sunday.
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Scharoun Ensemble Berlin plays Schubert with polish
REVIEW | Octet savors the textures of its signature work during a superb performance at Library of Congress.
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`SXSW: Among the A-listers, the newbies make their mark
Even as the music fest becomes even more corporate, adventurous acts find a way to be heard.
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Ankush Kumar Bahl leads NSO performance well as stand-in
The assistant conductor takes the reins for ailing guest conductor.
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Ailing Rafael Frühbeck de Burgos cancels NSO performance
The 80-year-old Spanish-born maestro is under a doctor’s care with a fever and symptoms of pneumonia.
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Sonic Escape with folk, classical music at Evermay Estate
“Overtures” series features the flute-violin-cello trio in an evening designed to entertain.
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Escolania de Montserrat performs at Strathmore
Spanish boys choir whose sound has inspired many throughout the ages embarks on first American tour.
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Dudamel and the moral choice
On conductors and politics: Gustavo Dudamel won’t condemn Maduro regime. Should we expect him to?
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Dr. Dog pays homage to its hometown
The band’s latest album includes sounds of Philly soul.
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A robust outing from the Glitch Mob
The band’s new tightly focused album rarely takes a breather on its way to the next skull-clubbing crescendo.
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Prince George’s and Southern Maryland Going Out Guide
A listing of events in Prince George’s County and Southern Maryland for March 13-19, 2014
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Sting and Paul Simon shake things up for charity
The rock legends deviated from their usual show at a benefit for the Duke Ellington High School of the Arts.
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‘The Big Bang Theory,’ ‘Walking Dead,’ Rick Ross: What people are watching and listening to
People love zombies. And Jim Parsons.
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The happiest post we’ve ever done
Different cities around the world offer their own video takes on Pharrell’s hit “Happy.”
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Nightlife Agenda: Outdoor drinking and early St. Patrick’s Day
This week’s picks include Dacha’s new happy hour, a dance party dedicated to divas and early St. Patrick’s Day events.
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Aloe Blacc stays true to his roots, even with big-label album
The singer-songwriter’s blend of folk and soul in ‘Lift Your Spirit’ may finally launch him to commercial success.
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