http://chameleonarts.org/blog Sun, 21 Mar 2010 22:55:52 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Chameleon continues the 2009-2010 season this Saturday, March 27 at 8PM at the Goethe-Institut, 170 Beacon Street in Boston. The program entitled “of melody yet unknown” includes works by Beethoven, Brahms, Schoenberg, Webern, and Kirchner. View full program details. About the program: Very rarely, an artist emerges who transforms an art form forever. ... http://chameleonarts.org/blog/?p=257 I have been reading Jan Swafford's marvelous biography of Brahms (available at Amazon), and was delighted to learn that Brahms absolutely loved Bizet's Carmen, seeing it no less than twenty times. We love finding these connections, which often reveal themselves long after the concerts have been programmed. Hear Sarasate's Concert ... http://chameleonarts.org/blog/?p=232 For years, people have been asking how I choose works and how Chameleon’s programs come together. And so, I thought I would attempt to put into words some of the circumstances and processes surrounding “for that transforming touch” on February 6 and 7. In truth, it’s still a fairly mysterious process ... http://chameleonarts.org/blog/?p=208 Chameleon received a wonderful feature in the Berkshire Review for the Arts fall 2009 wrap up. Check it out at http://berkshirereview.net/2010/01/music-boston-fall-2009/ http://chameleonarts.org/blog/?p=215 Despite “best laid plans” it’s taken me nearly 2 months to return to this blog after my first post. Ah, my apologies! Let’s see if we can do better in the New Year. I’ve just begun my annual systematic cycle through the chamber music recordings on the Naxos online music ... http://chameleonarts.org/blog/?p=203 Chameleon continues the 2009-2010 season this Saturday, November 7 at 8PM at the Goethe-Institut, 170 Beacon Street in Boston. The program entitled “wordless, wondrous things” includes works by Mendelssohn, Magi, Currier, Klughardt, and Schubert. View full program details. There are a few tickets still available, but they're going fast! Order online ... http://chameleonarts.org/blog/?p=196 We are excited to be launching Chameleon’s new blog series entitled the “Listening Room”. Many people ask me where my programming ideas come from, and in almost every case they stem from what I’m listening to. The sounds themselves serve as the source of inspiration and every piece on every ... http://chameleonarts.org/blog/?p=192 On Tuesday, October 20, Chameleon Gloria Chien will be featured on the series "An Evening With Steinway" at Steinert Hall at M. Steinert & Sons in downtown Boston. She will be joined by violinist Kristopher Tong, second violinist of the Borromeo String Quartet, for a program of works by Mendelssohn, ... http://chameleonarts.org/blog/?p=177 Chameleon Presents Colorful, Inspired Juxtapositions in Season Opener by Michael Rocha The Chameleon Arts Ensemble began their 12th season on a high note; many of them, actually. The concert, “Music and All Silence Held,” took place at the Goethe Institut in Boston’s Back Bay on Saturday, October 3. This intriguing chamber group ... http://chameleonarts.org/blog/?p=174 I love these fake program notes. Love them. http://www.newyorker.com/humor/2009/10/12/091012sh_shouts_brenner?currentPage=all http://chameleonarts.org/blog/?p=170