Jonathan Blumhofer
Three superb albums: two focusing on works by Brahms, one featuring Hans Abrahamsen’s meditation on Shakespeare’s Ophelia.
Read MoreGhosts seems to be trying to be all things to all listeners — edgy, nostalgic, farcical, adventuresome.
Read MoreThe Rasas are but the latest in a series of remarkable scores John Harbison has been turning out over his eighth decade.
Read MoreThere’s an apparent level of trust between the BSO and its leader, best demonstrated by the spirited excellence of the orchestra’s playing of late.
Read MoreNikolaus Harnoncourt’s final recording is the conductor at his best. Bernard Haitink helmed a great performance of Mahler’s Symphony no. 1.
Read MoreFort Worth Symphony Orchestra’s heart is in the right place with the ensemble consistently erring on the right (far) side of caution.
Read MoreIt’s no secret that 2016 has already been a strong year for albums featuring new and recent music: now things get even better.
Read MoreWorking within the forms perfected by Haydn and Mozart, Beethoven early compositions managed to say some things that remain compelling to hear.
Read MoreSaturday’s performance revealed the BSO to be at the top of its collective game, totally locked in, and fully responsive to Andris Nelsons’ leading.
Read MoreSunday’s concert was highlighted by the world premiere of Bernard Hoffer’s ballet after Longfellow’s Paul Revere’s Ride.
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