Music

Concert Review: Boston Symphony Orchestra plays Ravel, Benjamin, and Berlioz

February 13, 2017
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Front and center was Andris Nelsons, who, interpretively, seemed more than happy to try on a bunch of different hats.

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Jazz Book Review: “Blue Rhythm Fantasy” — Illuminating the Swing Era

February 8, 2017
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This is more interesting than a sweeping survey, it is a portrait of an African-American musician whose career peaked in the Swing Era.

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Classical CD Reviews: Kozhukhin plays Brahms and Emmanuelle Bertrand’s Saint-Saens

February 6, 2017
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Pianist Denis Kozhukhin does right by Brahms and an all-Saint-Saens disc that, at its best, is a winner.

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Music Preview: Drive-By Truckers — Triumphantly Defiant

February 6, 2017
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It’s almost as important to see the Drive-By Truckers show at the Royale as to join a march in the streets outside.

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Classical CD Reviews: Vienna Philharmonic’s 2017 New Year’s Concert and Previn plays Previn

February 5, 2017
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Gustavo Dudamel takes over the reins of the Vienna Philhamronic’s annual New Year’s concert; a disc of chamber music by Andre Previn.

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Music Preview/CD Review: Valerie June — Learning to Master the “Order of Time”

February 5, 2017
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Singer Valerie June lays down an impressive vocal marker with her new album.

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Concert Review: After 700 Hundred Years, “The Play Of Daniel” Still Sings Truth To Power

February 4, 2017
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The Boston Camerata’s lucid production placed emphasis on music and movement and a chiaroscuro-inspired use of light and shadow.

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Classical CD Reviews: Boston Modern Orchestra Project plays Steven Stucky and Johannes Moser plays Elgar

February 4, 2017
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BMOP releases a fitting, moving tribute to a giant of contemporary music; Johannes Moser turns in a sweeping performance of Elgar’s Cello Concerto.

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Classical CD Reviews: Shai Wosner’s Haydn/Ligeti and Justin Taylor’s “La famille Forqueray”

February 3, 2017
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Hats off to harpsichordist Justin Taylor for the resonant, gripping performances he turns in on his debut album.

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Music Interview: Steve Jones of the Sex Pistols — A “Lonely Boy”

January 30, 2017
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Having long gotten “the short end of the stick,” Sex Pistols founding member Steve Jones decided to write his autobiography.

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