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For 30 years John Peitso has worked as Music Director with Double Edge Theatre, a 42-year-old ensemble theatre based in rural Massachusetts. His works have been performed in the U.S., Western and Eastern Europe, and Russia. buff.ly/4bhXflW

This state of being, which they describe as “neuro-emergent,” led to them hyperfocusing on the violin and quickly excelling, attending LaGuardia High School for the Performing Arts and participating in many orchestral afterschool programs. buff.ly/3UI5BfC

It is pure magic, deeply rewarding, fun, and sincere when creative and emotional synergies are kindled and then sparkle with radiance. I am grateful for our intersecting and intertwining lives of creativity and discovery. buff.ly/3JIykfq

Complex copyright issues have excluded composers like Perry from equitable opportunities for centuries and have prevented many of her known compositions from being recorded or performed publicly. buff.ly/4dD8wPx

Born in Thailand and now based in NYC, Tidtaya Sinutoke's (ฑิตยา สินุธก) compositions draw from multiple genres, combining classical music, traditional Thai/world music tonality, and the complexities of contemporary music and pop hooks. buff.ly/4bhXflW

On their self-titled debut album, Decoda brings attractive style and artistry to an eclectic mix of compositions. The star-studded chamber music collective has spent the last decade performing as Carnegie Hall’s affiliate ensemble. Find out more: buff.ly/3Kb05xh

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Mazz is less concerned with notions of authenticity than their enactment of Sankofa: going back to get what is needed, which for them is a reestablishment and “reclaiming” of their folk music buff.ly/3UI5BfC

EULOGY FOR CHARLES CLARKE BY HENRY THREADGILL, PERFORMED BY AIR
Air for me destroyed the barriers between individual, ensemble, composition, performance, and improvisation. buff.ly/3wMl0nh

In the last few years, her advocacy has also extended to direct partnerships with leading American musical institutions, like the Minnesota Orchestra, leading to influential performances of Perry’s symphonic compositions. buff.ly/4dD8wPx

MEDLEY: “WE’LL BE TOGETHER AGAIN/PEOPLE” FROM FUNNY GIRL BY CARL T. FISCHER AND FRANKIE LAINE/JULE STYNE AND BOB MERRILL, PERFORMED BY RAHSAAN ROLAND KIRK
In many ways I don’t think I understood the flute or ballads until I heard Rahsaan Roland Kirk. buff.ly/3wMl0nh

“What we see of him is a spiritual figure that transcended the planes of reality – he had this cosmic presence. Some of the moments in the archive that give a glimpse into his day-to-day life and humanize him are really interesting.” buff.ly/44cdhLE

Composing Inclusion participant Elijah J. Thomas presents his curated playlist of inspiring works and performances, from Nicole Mitchell, Gustav Holst, Odetta and more. Follow this link to listen to the playlist: buff.ly/3wMl0nh

While Coleman challenges our ideas of revelry and celebration, Decoda’s arrangement of William Bolcom’s Three Rags offers a more literal interpretation of the album’s guiding concept. buff.ly/3Kb05xh

Even when she starts with the intention of writing something “super bare bones,” she ends up feeling the need to be more specific. buff.ly/4bGoeYx

On their self-titled debut album, Decoda brings attractive style and artistry to an eclectic mix of compositions. The star-studded chamber music collective has spent the last decade performing as Carnegie Hall’s affiliate ensemble. Find out more: buff.ly/3Kb05xh

Amongst an abundance of productions that have dazzling concepts, materials, stories, and collaborations, the most stunning shows are sometimes the best balanced ones — tempered to how the body feels, absorbs, and reacts to a multiplicity of sensations. buff.ly/4apJ11n

Dalanie Harris reviews Decoda's self-titled debut album, out on Bright Shiny Things May 10, featuring works by Valerie Coleman, Reza Vali, and William Bolcom.buff.ly/3Kb05xh

Mazz is less concerned with notions of authenticity than their enactment of Sankofa: going back to get what is needed, which for them is a reestablishment and “reclaiming” of their folk music buff.ly/3UI5BfC