Email Author Mary Beth Crain

2006 Stories by Mary Beth Crain

• The Société Anonyme

  published May 18, 2006

  In 1920, radical young composers calling themselves “Les Six” banded together in Paris. Rebelling against “outmoded”... More >>

• Ben Johnston at 80

  published May 11, 2006

  When Ben Johnston caused riots in Rio in 1962 with his infamous Knocking Piece for Grand Piano Interior, a rhythmic onslaught that... More >>

• All the Frills

  published April 27, 2006

  Every Easter, in a testament to human creativity and canine endurance, hundreds of dogs stroll down Second Street in Long Beach, dressed in... More >>

• The London Haydn Quartet

  published April 27, 2006

  Franz Josef Haydn has been called the father of numerous musical genres — hence the nickname “Papa.” Of all his paternal... More >>

• Quinn Kelsey

  published April 20, 2006

  When I attended the finals of L.A. Opera’s 2004 Operalia Competition, Quinn Kelsey’s performance gave me the shivers. The Hawaiian... More >>

• Label/design As a “go” more Minimalism

  published March 23, 2006

  The second week of the Los Angeles Philharmonic’s Minimalist Jukebox festival con­tinues with seven nights of musical... More >>