Musings

David reflects on composers, compositions, and the act of composing.

March is coming, spring is not far behind, and that means piano recital.

David reflects on 10 years of performing, recording, and living as a member of a touring string trio.

It seems that around this time of year people are specifically drawn to reassuring music.

Playing baroque music is a kind of going back to the basic ingredients of our art form.

One of the most extraordinary pieces I have ever commissioned.

Reflections on the Newburyport Chamber Music Festival of 2019: A Visual Portrait

Just think what was going in the Roaring '20s in art, literature, science, politics, society.

Artistic Director David Yang's notes on the new piece for 2019.

I’ve wanted to program this incredible, weird, and magical piece for ages.

The complicated personal background to Shostakovich’s 6th String Quartet.

In 1785, Mozart dedicated a new set of six string quartets to his friend, colleague, and mentor, Josef Haydn.

An Introduction to Summer Season #18.

Can you enjoy an artist's work if the guy was a jerk? Many great artists and musicians are not necessarily people you would want to be around.

Only one ticket left to Michael Brown’s upcoming piano recital in Newbury.

I asked Michael to share some of his favorite performances by other pianists.

Our 18th Season begins with a recital by Michael Brown, pianist and composer.