Exploring The Orchestra Now For Free

An organization breathing life into classical music and providing an entry point for new audiences

Have you ever heard Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5 performed by a full live orchestra? This piece, which has long-been one of the most recognizable compositions in the world, was intended to be consumed in this fashion: with the full array of instruments distributing their sound throughout a concert hall. In person, it is a profound experience—and one recently offered by The Orchestra Now (TŌN) at …

Sufjan Stevens: Chicago (Demo)

More than a decade after the release of Illinois, an album that would embed the name Sufjan Stevens into the brains of indie music fans, the multi-instrumentalist singer/songwriter has revealed an official demo version of “Chicago,” the LP’s most successful track. More than a throwback to a wildly popular song that came to represent the early 2000s for some, the demo offers insight into Stevens’ …

Istanbul’s Exhibition Exploring Digital Technology in Art

A new exhibition has opened at Istanbul’s Zorlu Performance Arts Center (PSM) exploring the use of digital technology in art since the 1970s. Called “Digital Revolution,” the exhibition displays the works of artists, filmmakers, architects, musicians and more, exploring how their creations have led to advancements in their fields. The show (running through 12 June at PSM’s Sky Lounge Space) also takes a peek into …