Aaron Keebaugh

Classical Concert Review: Boston Philharmonic Plays Mahler’s “Das Lied von der Erde”

April 17, 2023
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Few conductors in Boston have a feel for late Mahler the way Benjamin Zander does.

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Concert Review: The New Gallery Concert Series — For the Eye and the Ear

April 15, 2023
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The combined concert and gallery experience made one reconsider old clichés — E.M. Forster’s advice that art “only connect” took on an amplified resonance.

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Classical Concert Review: Earl Lee Conducts The Boston Symphony Orchestra

April 9, 2023
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Earl Lee, the BSO’s assistant conductor, pulled off a memorable debut. Let’s have him back in the subscription series again, and soon.

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Concert Review: Conductor Thomas Adès Takes The Boston Symphony Orchestra To Hell and Back

March 24, 2023
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Conductor and composer Thomas Adès brought more of his intriguing music to Symphony Hall this weekend with two selections from his recent ballet, The Dante Project.

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Concert Review: Boston Camerata’s “Dido and Aeneas” — Plenty of Contemporary Razzmatazz

March 20, 2023
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What emerged was a lithe, almost Shakespearean rendition, complete with moments of unexpected humor and an infectious dramatic vitality.

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Concert Review: Boston Symphony Orchestra Plays Shostakovich, Brahms, and Mackey

January 27, 2023
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Under the baton of Andris Nelsons, a listless Boston Symphony Orchestra delivered flat renditions of works by Shostakovich and Brahms.

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Concert Review: Emerson String Quartet at Jordan Hall — Farewell to Boston

January 23, 2023
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The Emerson Quartet’s greatest strength lies in its ability to temper individual excess in favor of a lush corporate blend.

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