http://wwno.org en http://wwno.org/post/hear-music-musaicas-upcoming-green-performance <p></p><p></p><p>The performance life of a symphony musician requires complete professional perfection. Their rigorous days are spent responding to the singular interpretation of conductors and music directors, so when it's time to unwind many choose leisurely hobbies.</p><p>Still, others <a href="http://www.musaica.org/2012-13_Season.html" target="_blank">can't get away from playing more music</a>. Sharon Litwin finds out why on this week's <em>Notes from New Orleans</em>. Thu, 11 Apr 2013 21:31:50 +0000 Sharon Litwin 33091 at http://wwno.org http://wwno.org/post/new-festival-celebrates-chamber-music-new-orleans <p>New Orleans&nbsp;is now&nbsp;home to the brand-new Birdfoot&nbsp;Chamber Music Festival, which is garnering attention from musicians&nbsp;across the&nbsp;globe.</p><p>We go <em>Inside the Arts&nbsp;</em>as three days of concerts kick off this inaugural fest, with performances tonight at&nbsp;the Old U.S.&nbsp;Mint in the French&nbsp;Quarter.</p><p>More info&nbsp;at&nbsp;<a href="http://birdfootcmf.org" target="_blank">birdfootcmf.org</a></p> Thu, 24 May 2012 14:00:00 +0000 Diane Mack 11855 at http://wwno.org