Jonathan Blumhofer
It is, clearly, a crafty Beethoven remix and the ways John Adams assimilates the older composer’s language into his latest style are fascinating.
This symphony is the finest synthesis of Leonard Bernstein’s considerable theatrical instincts within a concert framework, idiosyncratic and singular.
Charles Ives continues to stand, after 140-plus years, as the ultimate American Composer.
Pražák Quartet’s Smetana is keeper, Sir Simon Rattle’s Haydn is a loser, and Lindberg’s “On the Waterfront” is a knockout.
Violinist Michael Barenboim is an exceptional young musician with a famous name who stands on his own two feet.
Musically, everything clicked in Boston Musica Viva’s annual Family Concert.
Throughout the night, CpM music director Jamie Kirsch kept tempos lively and never lost sight of the overarching shape of each of the evening’s big pieces.
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.
Rethinking the Repertoire #20 – Vasily Kalinnikov’s Symphony no. 1
Kalinnikov’s First Symphony is one of those neglected works well worth beating a drum for.
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