PRESS RELEASE: LiveConnections Concert Explores Arabic Musical Traditions and Andalusian Culture in World Premiere by Composer David Ludwig

Philadelphia 04/29/2013 — Music nonprofit LiveConnections is no stranger to innovative collaborations and boundary-crossing music. On July 6 and 7, LiveConnections presents a groundbreaking collaboration between classical guitarist Jason Vieaux, Arabic violinist Hanna Khoury and composer David Ludwig.

PRESS RELEASE: LiveConnections, Play On, Philly! and the Philadelphia Dance Academy Present a Collaborative Program of Music and Dance

Philadelphia 04/18/2013 — Music nonprofit LiveConnections presents a student-driven music and dance extravaganza featuring youth orchestra participants from Play On, Philly! and ballet dancers from the Philadelphia Dance Academy. The students are joining forces to blend sound and movement in a concert of their own design on May 11.

PRESS RELEASE: Brazilian Duo Minas and Contemporary Baroque Ensemble Mélomanie Explore the Music of Brazil with World Premieres

Wilmington, DE 04/10/2013 — Wilmington ensemble Mélomanie, known for its pairings of early and contemporary works played on Baroque and modern instruments, collaborates with Brazilian duo Minas, of Philadelphia, to explore the diverse landscape of Brazilian music in concert on May 19.

NEWS: WXPN "LiveConnections Takes Over World Cafe Live for Bridge Sessions"

March 15, 2013 - We recently uncovered this blast from the past about the very beginning of our Bridge Sessions five years ago. Listen to WXPN radio host Helen Leicht talk about how we got started. "The real opportunity is to cross boundaries and to break open genres."

NEWS: CBS "Non-Profit Helping Kids Experience Music In Midst Of Budget Cuts"

February 23, 2013 - By Pat Loeb. Philadelphia’s “World Cafe Live” is a popular and profitable music venue but several times a month it turns into a classroom. School kids from the area attend a performance that is part music lesson, sponsored by the Cafe’s non-profit partner “Live Connections.” 

NEWS: WRTI "Classical Music in a Club Setting? You Bet!"

February 18, 2013 - While many people still attend concerts in traditional halls, classical music is also being played in more informal settings - and in combination with different types of music. WRTI’s Susan Lewis investigates LiveConnections, which conducts programs at World Café Live in Philadelphia and Wilmington.

PRESS RELEASE: PROJECT Trio brings beatboxing flute and a high-octane mix of classical, jazz, hip-hop and rock to Philadelphia on February 24

Philadelphia 02/04/2013 — PROJECT Trio, a classically trained ensemble that pushes the boundaries of classical music with a high-octane mix of jazz, hip-hop and rock, will perform a high-energy, family-friendly show on February 24 at 12:00 noon as part of LiveConnections’ ClassicAlive concert series.

PRESS RELEASE: Acoustic Pop Meets Chamber Music in a Program of Musical Contrasts on January 25

Philadelphia 01/07/2013 — Firmly rooted in classical music but exploring diverse elements including Scandinavian art songs and original pop compositions, IVA and Tripod Trio perform a program of contrasts on January 25.