Writing about music and other subjects by the former classical music critic of The Washington Post. Come in and look around.
Writing about music and other subjects by the former classical music critic of The Washington Post. Come in and look around.
I lived in Germany from 1986 to 1998, a pivotal time in the country's history that included the fall of the Berlin Wall and German reunification. Most of my articles from that period are not available online; so I've collected a few of them here.
In May, I was supposed to receive an honorary doctorate from the Cleveland Institute of Music, but I regretfully declined the honor, because I don't feel the school is being properly supportive to its students and faculty in an ongoing situation with the head of its orchestral program.
Podcast: In which I talk to Anthony Plog, acclaimed composer, conductor, trumpet player, and teacher, about the life of a critic and my various books.
Podcast: The urbane Phillip Gainsley has interviewed dozens of music-world luminaries; I was delighted to be the guest on Episode 78 of his podcast.
Podcast: In this bonus episode of a podcast focusing on women in music, I talk candidly to host and musician Majel Connery about reporting on #MeToo in classical music.