David Noel Edwards is a writer, composer, and recording artist from Canaan, New York. He has been writing for the Berkshire Edge since 2015, mainly about music, but also about books, birds, and reptiles.
On August 18, it didn't take supernatural prescience to foretell that Carlos Simon would play a major creative role in the future of the Boston Symphony Orchestra.
American Record Guide has written of the Ulysses' "exceptional control of dynamic contrasts, structural integrity, expressive intensity, and perfection of ensemble."
After traveling throughout the United States to collaborate on songs and recordings, the project now sends a band on tour to perform the songs and screen the Black Legacy Project docuseries.
"This is a unique opportunity for us to grow the footprint of The Berkshire Bach Society with an artist of exceptional distinction." — Executive Director Terrill McDade
"I believe that all men, black and brown and white, are brothers… differing in no essential particular, and alike in soul and the possibility of infinite development." — W.E.B. Du Bois
The first weekend in January might seem like a time for the local music scene to descend quietly into a state of frigid quiescence, but the list below proves otherwise.
Known for its live and recorded performances and improvisational style, blending rock, blues, country, and other genres, Max Creek has a long history in the jam band and live music scenes.
"This service, on the longest and darkest night of the year, honors the reality that not everyone shares in feelings of joy and excitement that characterize most Christmas observances."
"Ranging from the Renaissance to modern compositions, and spanning both Christian and Jewish traditions, the music on this program will inspire our quest for earth-stewardship…" — Christine Gevert
