Hiatus?

I apologise for the recent 'Choralation' hiatus. I've been rather busy with a new job and a variety of Easter singing gigs. I hope to find time to post something of substance again in the near future. Until then, please explore some of the links to the right. There are some interesting articles on Arts Journal at the moment: Joshua Bell busking in D.C., the rise of Chinese classical musicians, an ongoing debate about whether classical music sales are rising or falling, Handel-mania in NY and London (including Michael Marissen's very stimulating article on the possible propagandist origins of 'Messiah'), and the surprising selection of Gustavo Dudamel to lead the LA Phil.

On another note, there wasn't a single performance of the Bach Passions in Philadelphia this season. Sad, really.