The charmed trifecta of John Adams, Yuja Wang, and Gustavo Dudamel produced what seemed like a hit, at least to this Boston audience. The post Concert Performance: L.A. Philharmonic " Gustav…
These superbly produced -- and sung, played, and conducted -- holiday music albums are perfect stocking stuffers. The post Classical CD Reviews: Two Holiday Albums That Strike Like Thunderbo…
This is a gem of a recording, a wonderful introduction to this often overlooked Hungarian composer. The post Classical CD Review: Hungarian Composer ErnÅ‘ Dohnányi " Love at First Lis…
Skylark continues to impress me with its distinctly beautiful sound, its dazzling control over dynamics and intonation, and its unusually compelling programming. The post Concert Review: Sky…
Ginastera's innovative style often draws comparisons to Bartók and Stravinsky for the artful ways in which he integrated folk music and dance forms from his native country into a striking…
The highly entertaining gala celebrated the five decade long partnership between TV's Sesame Street and Harvard University. The post Arts Feature: "Sesame Street" Comes to Harvard University…
Enjoy Boston Camerata's Free America! for its high spirits and its crafty, delicious way of making the iconoclasm of the past come alive. The post Classical CD Review: "Free America!, Early …
Two recordings serve up the music of Mozart in unusual packages. The post Classical Music CD Reviews: Two Refreshingly Different Takes On Mozart appeared first on The Arts Fuse.
In this extraordinary recording, harpsichordist Mahan Esfahani is given a chance to perfectly convey the power of his emotions. The post Classical Music CD Review: "Bach: Toccatas" " A Harps…
This album led me to choose, for a summer project, to listen to all of the music of JanáÄek -- and it has been a complete delight The post Classical CD Review: Bravo LeoÅ¡Â Janá…
Thanks to BEMF for once again presenting Benjamin Bagby, who seems incapable of serving up anything but a wonderfully memorable experience. The post Classical Music Review: At BEMF, Benjamin…
This entertaining opera is a real soap opera, given that it chronicles the fallout of the passionate protagonist's unrequited love. The post Opera Review: Boston Early Music Opera's "Orlando…
Letters from Gettysburg is an extraordinarily haunting five-movement work that elevates the experience of one man into a memorial to all victims of war. The post Classical CD Review: "Letter…
Desires will surely solidify ORA Singers' reputation as a first-class choral ensemble. The post Classical CD Review: "Desires: A Song of Songs Collection" " Sensual Joy appeared first on The…
A bit surprising -- that two megastars choose such meat and potatoes repertoire. The post Concert Music Review: Violinist Itzhak Perlman and Pianist Evgeny Kissin " An Odd Dream Team appear…
The cellist is a member of a tribe of fabulous players/singers who are funny, thoughtful, opinionated, brilliant, and irreverent. The post Classical Music Interview: Cellist Steven Isserlis …
Handel and Haydn Society assembled both a must-hear program and an extraordinary cast of singers. The post Opera Review: "Dido and Aeneas" " A Memorable Evening of Purcell appeared first on …
The Boston Lyric Opera is mounting a fabulous staging of Benjamin Britten's visceral opera. The post Opera Review: Boston Lyric Opera's "The Rape of Lucretia" " Bravi Tutti appeared first o…
Music Director Martin Pearlman had the excellent idea to cut out 6 of the 18 arias to make Jephtha move along, and it paid off. The post Concert Review: Boston Baroque's "Jephtha" " The Fate…
Two highly recommended recordings by well-known artists performing some rather off-the-beaten-path repertoire. The post Classical CD Reviews: Paul Lewis Plays Weber and Schubert, Steven Iss…
A memorable evening, headlined by a superb pianist who deserves a full hall, any time, anywhere. The post Classical Concert Review: Pianist Meng-Chieh Liu — A Glorious Recital appeared…
The late Amos Oz relished the latent anarchism in Jewish holy texts -- full of debates, arguments, challenges.
The Tallis Scholars are unquestionably today's most renowned exponent of Renaissance sacred music.
When it comes to raising high spirits, the BEMF's delightful Alcina was an inspired choice.
"I still remember; I sat in his class, and I felt my future changing as he spoke."