classical music festivals

Classical 101

Now in its Third Year, Columbus' VIVO Music Festival Expands Lineup and Reach

Some years ago, violinist Charles Weatherbee made a simple, but profound statement during an interview. Carpe Diem String Quartet was to perform at the…

Classical 101

Now in its Third Year, Columbus' VIVO Music Festival Expands Lineup and Reach

Some years ago, violinist Charles Weatherbee made a simple, but profound statement during an interview. Carpe Diem String Quartet was to perform at the…

photo of Richard Smoot sitting at piano with music scores on the ledger

Classical 101

In the Musical Toy Box: Columbus Composer Richard Jordan Smoot on The American Sound

Jennifer Hambrick

In more than three decades composing new music, Richard Jordan Smoot has seen contemporary music embrace every possible mode of expression and medium of…