Liminal Space Contemporary Music Ensemble is a recently-formed, Houston-based new music group I’ve decided to follow. Regrettably, I missed their first concert last year, devoted to John Cage’s work. Liminal’s second performance in December at the Station Museum was a stunning event focused on Frederick Rzewski (covered  elsewhere on this blog). The ensemble's … [Read more...] about Living Room for the Performers
George Heathco
Coming Together, in December
The weeks preceding Christmas might seem like a strange time for musical performances with a political and/or military flavor. Maybe not. In 1969, of course, John Lennon and Yoko Ono chose December to disseminate their billboard message, "WAR IS OVER! If You Want It - Happy Christmas From John and Yoko," around the world. We should be even more mindful of contemplating peace on … [Read more...] about Coming Together, in December