Music
Front and center was Andris Nelsons, who, interpretively, seemed more than happy to try on a bunch of different hats.
Read MoreThis is more interesting than a sweeping survey, it is a portrait of an African-American musician whose career peaked in the Swing Era.
Read MorePianist Denis Kozhukhin does right by Brahms and an all-Saint-Saens disc that, at its best, is a winner.
Read MoreIt’s almost as important to see the Drive-By Truckers show at the Royale as to join a march in the streets outside.
Read MoreGustavo Dudamel takes over the reins of the Vienna Philhamronic’s annual New Year’s concert; a disc of chamber music by Andre Previn.
Read MoreSinger Valerie June lays down an impressive vocal marker with her new album.
Read MoreThe Boston Camerata’s lucid production placed emphasis on music and movement and a chiaroscuro-inspired use of light and shadow.
Read MoreBMOP releases a fitting, moving tribute to a giant of contemporary music; Johannes Moser turns in a sweeping performance of Elgar’s Cello Concerto.
Read MoreHats off to harpsichordist Justin Taylor for the resonant, gripping performances he turns in on his debut album.
Read MoreHaving long gotten “the short end of the stick,” Sex Pistols founding member Steve Jones decided to write his autobiography.
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