Alan Chapman

@UnicornOps I think it's the natural reverb of the hall that makes his sound seem unfocused. Thanks for pointing this out.

@stravinskyite Why is the soloist (Baadsvik) somewhere offstage for this performance? I don’t know, maybe mike the tuba?

Backstage at @PacificSymphony with superstar violinist (and selfie pro) @anneakikoviolin and composer @MK_Daugherty. Delightful preconcert conversations before she performs Daugherty’s Blue Electra, a violin concerto inspired by aviation pioneer Amelia Earhart.

Happy #StPatricksDay! (That’s the tie that, by law, I’m only allowed to wear one day a year.)

My April 1 Music 101 multimedia extravaganza at Disney Hall has been cancelled. But if you hurry you can still buy those EIGHT DOLLAR tickets on StubHub at a modest markup.

A weekend of preconcert conversations with violinist @PaulHuang9 and his brilliant performance of the Beethoven concerto with @PacificSymphony.

Quite a trio of guest stars at the Olympics opening ceremony: Rossini, Puccini, and Verdi.

I've written an article about pieces composed for children, some of which are intended to be performed by young musicians. (Musical performances are included). kusc.org/articles/somet…

Happy Groundhog Day!

Delightful preconcert conversations with Aubree Oliverson, playing the Korngold Violin Concerto this weekend with @PacificSymphony.

Talking about the symphony at last night’s Music 101 at Disney Hall. Coming up on April 1: The Concerto (Part Four) presented by @LAPhil.

Tickets ($8): my.laphil.com/en/booking/pro…

#HappyNewYear #HappyNewYear2026

Coming soon to Disney Hall (presented by @LAPhil)! Tickets (just $8) include a complimentary coffee reception. Get 'em here: my.laphil.com/en/booking/pro…

Year-end message from Spotify.

Getting ready to host the Southwestern Youth Music Festival concert in Long Beach.

Vinny on the sofa.

(I grew up in Poughkeepsie.) Take note of the second youth’s name.

@manfromroto This did good things to my brain.

Tuesday #PoemOfTheDay by Charles Bernstein.