Segregation and discrimination didn’t just shape schools and public spaces — they also defined the musical canon for most of history. In a space created by — and largely for...
On a stage elevated above the audience, an orchestra is traditionally separated from its audience. This separation isn’t just physical — it’s often emotional, as well. Xavier Foley has focused...
Did anyone else hear that? Is there danger lurking around every corner, a sound in the dark… The headlines look an awful lot like dystopian fiction, and that fiction is...
Did anyone else hear that? Is there danger lurking around every corner, a sound in the dark… The headlines look an awful lot like dystopian fiction, and that fiction is...
This selection of works for the season’s first Musicians from Marlboro performance will explore the spaces between passion and peace — and storm and sanctuary — in our relationships. These...
Guest artist: Sean Wang, violin An obstacle can’t be the end to artistry — sometimes it’s exactly the catalyst that a composer needs for inspiration. This program looks at two...
In the past year and a half, we’ve become obsessed with protecting the space around our bodies — while also yearning for physical contact more than ever before. The Radius...
The thread of American spiritual traditions through time is rarely seen on the page. It must be heard and felt in the oral traditions and shared experiences of our country’s...
The language of universal Modal elements used by J.S. Bach has influenced the work of countless composers and musicians who followed. Schwendener translates these ideas into an improvisation for the...
Born out of the desire to foster cultural curiosity, Castle of our Skins is a concert and educational series dedicated to celebrating Black artistry through music. From classrooms to concert halls, Castle...
Thanks to our partnership with the Massachusetts Cultural Council and their “Card to Culture” program, Longy School of Music of Bard College can offer free tickets to many of our diverse and innovative performance offerings. See the full list of participating “Card to Culture” organizations offering EBT, WIC, and ConnectorCare discounts.
