Author: Sarah Wilfong Joblin

A New Release from Marquis Classics

The Jasper and Jupiter Quartets: Mendelssohn/ Visconti/ Golijov

The new double string quartet album recorded by the Jasper and Jupiter string quartets is a thing of beauty. The quartets are made up of siblings, spouses, and longtime friends,Read More

On the Internets

Live Music in the Time of COVID-19

As Shelter in Place orders have been enacted in the majority of the United States over the last few weeks, musicians and entertainers of all kinds have suddenly found theirRead More

Traditions in Music City

Plaza Mariachi: Come for The Music, Stay for The Circus

Nolensville Pike, south of downtown Nashville, is known for being one of the most multicultural parts of town. Mexican taquerias are next door to Indian markets, Middle Eastern restaurants, andRead More

Traditions in Music City

The Nashville Irish Seisiún Scene: McNamara’s Irish Pub and Restaurant

This article is part of a new series, Traditions in Music City, which will focus on the many and diverse musical traditions happening around Nashville. Instead of a critical focus,Read More

A New Take on a Classic: The Nashville Ballet’s The Nutcracker

When it comes to a classic work such as Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker, it can be difficult to make it feel fresh and new. Fortunately for Nashville audiences this holiday season,Read More

Grace and Grit: 72 Steps

Voting and ballet don’t appear to have much in common, other than they are acts performed by humans; but the Nashville Ballet has set out to challenge that idea. 72Read More