Oh, to be young and full of confidence…and a dash of bullshittery. ❤️

A young cellist today told me they were advancing quickly in their studies. I asked how things were progressing. And they responding by telling me they’re playing all 27 major scales in 45th position. 😆😆😆

“This is the way it was done.
This is the way it is done.
This is the way it has to be done.”

One of my least favorite defenses used by artistic boards who continue to program and hire like it’s still 1890.

Major kudos to musicians demonstrating music is a living art in 2024.

The largest ensemble in Chicago dedicated to only playing music by living composers:

The Chicago Composer’s Orchestra.

Tonight’s premieres featured works by composers:
Tyler Taylor
Fernanda Aoki Navarro
Mari Takano

#composer #newmusic #chicago

Ursula K Leguin

“Spatial representation of time as rhythm.”

From her novel, Dispossessed.

Walking to perform in Chicago’s City Hall.

#architecture #chicago #musician

Today’s episode of “Houses I Want To Play Recitals In.”

Brought to you by Hyde Park/Kenwood, Chicago.

#architecture #music #hydepark #chicago

This made my day.

You are a treasure Brian.
Major kudos to you. It’s been a joy watching you continue to grow and thrive as a musician. You’re inspiring!

#inspirational #violin #Motivation

One of the most fulfilling things I’ve ever helped start.

We met over 12 time zones to decide the winner of the 6th Young Indonesian Composer Competition. With our composer in residence, Sharon Hartanto.

Big announcement soon!!!
#Bandung Philharmonic. #composer
#newmusic

“If people think women conductors are weaker, they haven’t seen me conduct.”
- Mei-Ann Chen

The conductor of the Chicago Sinfonietta saying it like it is. Anyone witnessing her work can attest to its truthfulness.

#music #WomenEmpowerment #twentyfirstcentury #orchestra

When your local park feels like you stepped into Seurat’s painting “Sunday Afternoon on the Grand Jette.”

Chicago parks - chef kiss.
South side lakefront - Promontory Point at 57th St in Hyde Park.

#Chicago #thePoint #Seurat