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Willie Nelson to Receive Library of Congress Prize on PBS

Willie Nelson's name might not come to mind when you think about the Gershwin Brothers but that will soon change upon the release of his new album. Country music's original outlaw was awarded the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song last November, and to honor the occasion Nelson is releasing, Summertime: Willie Nelson Sings Gershwin -- proving that he too has long admired Ira and George Gershwin's contribution to modern music. PBS will be broadcasting the Library of Congress ceremony from last year which included performances by everyone to Edie Brickell to Neil Young, this Friday night at 9 p.m.
By Shane Jordan

  • Menahem Pressler Makes Symphony Center Solo Piano Debut?

    After making his subscription debut with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra more than 40 years ago, famed German pianist Menahem Pressler is set to make his solo piano debut at the Symphony Center later this month as part of The Symphony Center Presents PowerShares QQQ Piano series. In addition to all the awards and accolades Pressler has received in his 70-year career, his televised Berlin Philharmonic's New Year's Eve concert was recently named 2015 Album of the Year by noted music commentator Norman Lebrecht.
    By Shane Jordan

  • Labels & Start-Ups Bring Classical Music to Streaming Services With New Apps

    The ability to stream music has had labels and artists alike scrounging to catch up to an Internet void that is, much like our universe, ever-expanding. While pop music is a top contender for streaming services, classical music has begun to play a role in the game too. From start-ups to labels to orchestras themselves, classical is not faltering in the race to stay on beat with new services and apps.
    By Ian Holubiak
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