By Mark Carlson
Ensembles that perform only traditional music appear to be the exception now; new music is everywhere, a part of the general consciousness of ensembles and presenters, and the younger performers seem to thrive on it—or at least to think of it as just a normal part of their lives.

By Mark Carlson
It reminds me of going off to college, or of going to my first gay pride event, when I suddenly realized that there were other people in the world like me.

By Mark Carlson
I’ve lost count, but I think this is the 13th or 14th conference of Chamber Music America that I’ve attended over the years, starting with my first in 1988, when it was once held in Los Angeles; obviously, I really enjoy them.