Brian Wise appears in the following:
Minnesota Orchestra Conductor Announces Engagement to Concertmaster
Sunday, January 04, 2015
A couple's office romance drew attention during their orchestra's 15-month labor dispute, which ended last year.
New Rules for Musical Instruments on Planes Take Flight
Thursday, January 01, 2015
After nearly three years in legal limbo, the government has finalized federal rules for bringing musical instruments onto commercial flights.
Old Favorites, a Few Surprises: Listeners Sound off on Countdown
Thursday, January 01, 2015
As the 2014 Classical Countdown concluded on Thursday morning after four days and 100 pieces, scores of comments had also piled up. Here's what you said.
Greek Soprano Rescued from Stricken Ferry
Monday, December 29, 2014
Among the more than 450 passengers rescued from the ferry that caught fire in the Adriatic Sea on Sunday was the Greek soprano Dimitra Theodossiou.
Claude Frank, Patrician Pianist Specializing in Beethoven, Dies at 89
Sunday, December 28, 2014
Claude Frank, a pianist known for his elegant, patrician renditions of the Austro-German repertory, died on Saturday at his home in Manhattan.
In Memoriam: Classical Musicians Who Died in 2014
Friday, December 26, 2014
The year 2014 saw the passing of conductors and singers, directors and composers, among others who contributed to classical music.
Playlist: From Copland to Golijov, Cuba's Influence on Classical Music
Thursday, December 18, 2014
Classical music's fascination with Cuba has been sporadic but easy to spot. As a diplomatic thaw begins, here are a dozen pieces to consider.
The Highs and Lows of 2014 in Classical Music
Wednesday, December 17, 2014
The year 2014 saw plenty of highs and lows in classical music, as we hear from music critics Anne Midgette, David Patrick Stearns and Zachary Woolfe.
New York City Ballet Names Andrew Litton Music Director
Tuesday, December 16, 2014
New York City Ballet announced on Tuesday that Andrew Litton will be its next music director.
Nuns Vied With Bach For Top-Selling Albums of 2014
Tuesday, December 16, 2014
As music critics assemble their best-of 2014 lists, another, probably very different barometer of musical taste has been revealed.
Enough of Handel's Messiah? Try One by Monty Python's Eric Idle
Monday, December 15, 2014
Eric Idle, the famous member of the absurdist-comedy collective Monty Python, talks with WQXR's Elliott Forrest about his work in comedy and classical music.
Poll: What Was the Biggest Classical Music Story of 2014?
Friday, December 12, 2014
Next week our Conducting Business podcast will be looking back at 2014 with three top music critics. But first, we ask you to weigh in.
New York Philharmonic Names Oscar Schafer Chairman
Thursday, December 11, 2014
Hedge fund mogul Oscar S. Schafer, who has been the lead supporter of the New York Philharmonic's parks concerts since 2007, will become the next chairman of the orchestra's board.
A Second Act for City Opera?
Thursday, December 11, 2014
There are still hoops to be jumped through, but it looks like, as Monty Python would say, New York City Opera is not dead yet.
London's Donatella Flick Conducting Competition Lauds First Woman
Wednesday, December 10, 2014
For the first time in its 25-year history, the first place prize in the Donatella Flick LSO Conducting Competition has gone to a woman.
Anna Netrebko Supports Theater in Ukrainian Separatist Region
Tuesday, December 09, 2014
Anna Netrebko is responding to critics of a controversial donation she gave to a theater in Ukraine's breakaway Donetsk region, asserting that the gift was "not a political act."
Grammys 2015: List of Classical Nominees
Friday, December 05, 2014
In-house orchestra labels had a particularly strong showing in the nominations for the 57th Grammy Awards, which were announced on Friday afternoon.
New York Times Arts Critic Edward Rothstein to Take Buyout
Thursday, December 04, 2014
Edward Rothstein, a longtime critic at large at the New York Times and previously, one of its most prolific music critics, has accepted a buyout offer.
Cash Aside, Are Music Prizes Meaningful?
Thursday, December 04, 2014
How many big-money awards are given because of altruism and how many are, to put it frankly, good marketing gimmicks? Hear what two observers of the awards business have to say.
Violinist's Comeback Recital Halted By Outburst at Coughing Child
Wednesday, December 03, 2014
An incident involving the violinist Kyung Wha Chung Tuesday night raises the ongoing question of how international artists should best handle audience distractions.