EarRelevant
The American South’s voice for Classical Music
· Mark Gresham, publisher & principal writer ·

MENU ► logo-50px ◄ MENU

Skip to content
  • Symphony & Opera
  • Chamber & Recital
  • Jazz & World
  • Media & Tech
  • Education & Community
  • Home

usa

archives

Detail from the famous portrait of Benjamin_Franklin by Joseph Siffrein Duplessis, ca.1785.

Benjamin Franklin’s musical innovations and the soundscape of a new American nation

Mark Gresham · August 20, 2025
ROCO in a 2019 concert led by conductor Mei-Ann Chen. (credit: Ray Kuglar, Blueprint Film Co)

ROCO’s 2025-26 ‘Season of the Senses’ promises premieres, new venues, and immersive experiences

EarRelevant Staff · August 18, 2025
"The Second Wanderer leads the Bound Man to the Fountain." Tenor Lukas Pappenfuscline and soprano Nina Guo in the Cannes World Film Festival award-winning opera film “Oblivion.”

John Aylward’s opera film “Oblivion” wins Best Musical Film at Cannes World Film Festival

EarRelevant Staff · August 14, 2025
Detail from the official Presidential portrait of Thomas Jefferson by Rembrandt Peale (1800)

Jefferson’s violins: a legacy of musical enlightenment in early America

Mark Gresham · August 13, 2025
The Houston Symphony and Houston Symphony Chorus (courtesy of Houston Symphony)

Houston Symphony’s 2025–26 season features world premieres, thematic arcs, and American tributes

EarRelevant Staff · August 12, 2025
Vega Qyartet: Joseph Skerik, Jessica Shuang Wu, Emily Daggett Smith, and Guang Wang. (courtesy of ECMSA)

Emory Chamber Music Society of Atlanta launches 33rd season featuring free, community-centered programming

EarRelevant Staff · August 11, 2025
AFA-Festival-Orchestra, violin soloist Kazuki Kyo, and conductor Henry Cheng. (credit: Jane Wu)

Young musicians shine as Atlanta Festival Academy crowns inaugural competition winners

Mark Gresham · August 8, 2025
Lowell Mason, 19th-century American composer and music educator. (Portrait generated by OpenAI’s DALL·E based on a historical reference image.)

Lowell Mason: Father of American music education

Mark Gresham · August 6, 2025
Vanessa Rose (credit: Jessica Strobel)

Vanessa Rose named new President & CEO of New Music USA

EarRelevant Staff · August 5, 2025
Xuefei Yang (credit: Neil Muir)

Classical guitarist Xuefei Yang discusses her upcoming U.S. tour, musical influences, and new Satie album

William Ford · August 4, 2025

Post navigation

← Older posts
Newer posts →
EarRelevant Logo
The graphic "keyboard E" logo alone or in any combination with the name "EarRelevant" are trademarks of Mark Gresham / Lux Nova Press.

SEARCH

LINKS

► FACEBOOK
► TWITTER
► CONTACT
► SUPPORT

ARTICLES BY DATE

September 2025
S M T W T F S
 123456
78910111213
14151617181920
21222324252627
282930  
« Aug    

Menu

  • Symphony & Opera
  • Chamber & Recital
  • Jazz & World
  • Media & Tech
  • Education & Community
  • Home

Archives

HOME  ·  FACEBOOK  ·  MARK GRESHAM on X
CONTACT US by MAIL or E-MAIL
SIGN UP for the EARRELEVANT READER

©2019-2025 Mark Gresham / Lux Nova Press
The graphic "piano E" logo alone or in any
combination with the name "EarRelevant" are
trademarks of Mark Gresham / Lux Nova Press.
Website Hosting by Lux Nova Media: luxnovamedia.com
Proudly powered by WordPress

• • •
 
We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies.
Do not sell my personal information.
Cookie settingsACCEPT
Privacy & Cookies Policy

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these cookies, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may have an effect on your browsing experience.
Necessary
Always Enabled
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. These cookies do not store any personal information.
Non-necessary
Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website.
SAVE & ACCEPT