Nico Muhly News

Opera audiences are well acquainted with all manners of intrigue - whether political, romantic or psychological.

The Metropolitan Opera announced that "An Evening with Nico Muhly , Two Boys , and other works" will be available for live video streaming on both NPR Music and WQXR's Q2 Music online contemporary classical station this Tuesday, May 14, beginning at 10 p.m. The concert, which takes place at Le Poisson Rouge , is curated by Muhly, who will appear as ... (more)

The phrase "a scream and an outrage" describes Nico Muhly 's ideal evening at home.

Opera audiences are well acquainted with all manners of intrigue - whether political, romantic or psychological.

The New York composer on his London show of sonic pleasures, his love of food, and why he sees no musical barriers Nico Muhly composes music for pretty much anything or anyone who makes a sound, from symphony orchestras and church choirs to BjA rk and Grizzly Bear.

Because of the ongoing music director search, listeners usually encounter a high-credentialed guest conductor, a star-level soloist and maybe a 20th or 21st century work, which plays directly into the orchestra's specialty.