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WGTE.org: Classical Conversations – O’Riley & Haimovitz: TROIKA
Pianist (and From The Top host) Christopher O’Riley joins forces with cellist Matt Haimovitz for their latest collaboration: TROIKA – a portrait of artistic rebellion in the face of political suppression. The two sat down with WGTE’s Brad […]
Capital Public Radio: Sound Advice: New Classical Releases : TROIKA
November 9, 2017 If you’re looking for some new, noteworthy and particularly pertinent Classical music for these times, Capital Public Radio’s Kevin Doherty has a few suggestions. The Morning Classical Host […]
Gramophone: Album Review: GLASS Partitas for Solo Cello
From listening to the Brandenburg Concertos in his father’s record store as a young boy to strict lessons in fugal counterpoint with Nadia Boulanger in Paris in his mid-twenties, Bach has never been […]
Ludwig Van Montréal: CRITIQUE | Matt Haimovitz & Christopher O’Riley, Troika: un fascinant voyage
November 1, 2017 Une troïka, c’est un trio, un ensemble de trois choses. On connaît la calèche russe tirée par trois chevaux qui porte ce nom. Pour le violoncelliste montréalais Matt […]
The Boston Globe: Boston-area composers shine in BMOP concert
October 30, 2017 For Boston Modern Orchestra Project, the “Boston” in its name is not just a signifier of location, but a commitment to perform and preserve the creations of […]
The Strad: CD review: Messiaen: Quatuor pour la fin du temps; Krakauer: Akoka; Socalled: Meanwhile…
October 27, 2017 The Strad Issue: October 2017 Description: Curious bookends that meditate on the end of time Musicians: Jonathan Crow (violin) Matt Haimovitz (cello) David Krakauer (clarinet) Geoffrey Burleson (piano) Socalled (electronics) […]
WBUR.org : Boston Modern Orchestra Project Spans The ‘Generations’ With Its Season Opener
October 26, 2017 There are many moderns for the Boston Modern Orchestra Project. BMOP opens its 22nd season this Sunday, Oct. 29, at Jordan Hall with “Generations” — works by contemporary […]
Classical MPR: New Classical Tracks: Haimovitz and O’Riley team up on ‘Troika’
October 25, 2017 Matt Haimovitz & Christopher O’Riley – Troika “Before we met we were doing similar things in different ways. Matt was playing Bach in coffeehouses, and I was bringing […]
WBAA.org: New Release: Classical Rebels Chris And Matt
October 24, 2017 Troika is an all-Russian Pentatone release featuring sonatas by Shostakovich, Rachmaninoff, and Prokofiev, along with new arrangements of Russian-themed music from Paul McCartney to Pussy Riot. The cello/piano duo Matt Haimovitzand Christopher O’Riley perform a substantial and […]
Community Idea Stations: Matt Haimovitz and Christopher O’Riley Talk About Their New Release “TROIKA”
October 20, 2017 The inventive duo of cellist Matt Haimovitz and pianist Christopher O’Riley is known for their adventurous and wide-ranging recording projects – from Beethoven Sonatas on period instruments to genre-bending arrangements of […]
All Classical Portland: CD Review: TROIKA: Cellist Matt Haimovitz and pianist Christopher O’Riley
Cellist Matt Haimovitz has never been content to just “be quiet and play the music”. That statement, often fired at musicians when they express their opinions, has been heard with […]
The Strad: CD Review: Glass: Partitas nos.1 (‘Songs and Poems’) & 2; The Secret Agent; The Paris Sky
October 20, 2017 The Strad Issue: October 2017 Description: Engaging and clear performances of Bach-tinted Glass Musicians: Matt Haimovitz (cello) Composer: Glass Catalogue Number: ORANGE MOUNTAIN MUSIC OMM 0117 In the booklet note to this […]
The Washington Post: Cellist challenges listeners in museum concerts
October 23, 2017 Cellist Matt Haimovitz is known for expanding perceptions about his instrument. That includes a career-long championship of contemporary music, as well as performing in unexpected venues, such […]
Monterey County Now: Philip Glass and his famous friends bring big city art to Carmel to celebrate his 80th year
September 28, 2017 Philip Glass scores a lot of films, operas, theater pieces, dances; his music makes an excellent partner, enhancing and propelling whatever it accompanies. A few weeks ago […]
ClassicalFM.ca: Christopher O’Riley and Matt Haimovitz, LIVE
September 26, 2017 The New Classical FM and Healthy Planet “Live Life Healthy” present The Zoomer Hall Concert Series featuring pianist Christopher O’Riley and cellist Matt Haimovitz… Acclaimed for their […]
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