Jonathan Blumhofer
Max Bruch’s music is smart, strong, crafty, and, often, quite endearing.
From a compositional standpoint, too, Chamber Dance is an example of Tower at her engaging best.
The deeply personal nature of the music’s narrative drew some extraordinary music from Liszt’s pen.
This weekend’s concert fires on all cylinders. Don’t miss it.
Benjamin Zander, who’s led some distinctly fine concerts in recent years, drew the best out of his band.
Above all, Joan Tower’s music doesn’t waste your time.
A stirring serving of contemporary classical music from Hub New Music.
Despite Shostakovich’s often-dissonant approach, the Fourteenth has always been highly-regarded if infrequently-played.
The BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra gives sold readings of two Michael Tippett symphonies.
The San Francisco Symphony delivers performances of chamber-like sensitivity and remarkable transparency.
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