In the name of breaking down silos and broadening audiences, a classical-music tradition will have to fight for its place in an evolving artistic landscape. The festival itself will end its 53-year run, and at least some of its activities will be absorbed into a unified panoply of events. Starting next year, 30-year-old Jonathon Heyward will begin a three-year contract at the head of an orchestra with a new profile as Lincoln Center’s summer ensemble. This summer, Louis Langrée wraps up his 21-year run as music director of the Mostly Mozart Festival and its orchestra. “Let Down” your rock guard and be amazed while the Orchid Quintet transfers Radiohead’s songs over to the classical genre.Jonathon Heyward, new music director of the (soon to be formerly known as) Mostly Mozart Festival. Fans of Juan Gabriel can get a taste of his ranchera, pop, mariachi, and bolero pieces at the Ovation Square. Lauryn Hill’s Neo-soul tracks will be gracing the Woman’s Club in Santa Monica. The phenomenal hits by the likes of Beyonce strike a different chord bathed in candlelight.Ĭandlelight concerts explore various musical genres. You haven’t really heard Coldplay until you’ve witnessed songs like “Fix You” and “Paradise” recreated by a string quartet. Tributes to contemporary artists taking place across Los Angeles, and around the rest of the world, allow you to appreciate the music you love in an entirely new way.
However, don’t be fooled by Candlelight’s understated concept. Hearing a string quartet perform “Shake It Off” at a tribute to Taylor Swift is a far cry from the gut-wrenching suspense Swifties go through at one of Swift’s live performances. Candlelight turns contemporary music on its head by rewinding the instrumental clock. What does it mean to be a contemporary artist? It means forming the art of today. Candlelight Tributes to Contemporary Artists
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