Stories
The 75 year-old Artistic Director and Founding member has spent the last 24 years developing the ensemble: now, he is handing off the reins to someone else.
Adela SkowronskiJune 27, 2025
From a household object to a marimba, a percussion instrument can take many forms. And so can a percussion ensemble. Third Coast Percussion is one of the most enterprising and creative ensembles working today. The first percussion group to win a Grammy in chamber music for 2017’s Third Coast Percussion | Steve Reich, the ensemble has made recordings with over 100 ...
Keegan MorrisJune 24, 2025
Two albums highlight music by Mel Bonis, a French Romantic woman composer. Plus, comprehensive looks at music by Haydn and Mozart. And Jordi Savall explores Forgotten Symphonies.
Playlists
Adela SkowronskiMarch 18, 2025
How a collaboration between Anne Harris and Amanda Ewing is shining light on the history of Black luthiers in the United States.
March 17, 2025
With St. Patrick’s Day upon us, here are the stories behind just a few bagpipe standards.
Keegan Morris
From folk and traditional to punk, rock, and pop, Ireland is the source of much incredible music. But the Emerald Isle has played host to no shortage of classical music ranging from the 16th century to today.













