…This painful juggling act has become a hallmark of modern life for anyone who is “lucky” enough to accompany their parents along this final path…

…Last week’s Thanksgiving holiday was chaotic and delicious in all the ways it’s supposed be. Noah and I hosted roughly 25 friends and family members, with multiple generations gathered (and running around) the dinner table…

I filmed and produced a new short documentary — Rebecca Clarke: Her Legacy Revealed — which premieres today on YouTube.

I send you greetings from Rome, where we are in the midst of preparations for the opening of Kaija Saariaho’s Adriana Mater at the Teatro dell’Opera di Roma next week. It’s a joy to reunite…

…Beethoven, Mozart, and Brahms all wrote mediocre pieces at various points, yet their legacies remain intact. In contrast, the works of overlooked composers are often held to a harsher double standard, where every piece is expected to prove its worth…

…For centuries, composers and poets have used words and music to bear witness to the cost of war…While I cannot claim that art song alone holds the keys to world peace, a lifetime devoted to the art of Song has certainly made a pacifist out of me…

Episode 12 of #BACH52 is now live! This episode features an interview with Dr . Reginald Sanders, Professor of Music at Kenyon College, who chats about leaving the Tech Industry to devote his life to the study of Bach’s music, and how he feels there really are no barriers to enjoy it.