Jonathan Blumhofer
It was a treat to experience Philip Glass’s orchestral music live and in-person.
Read MoreFront and center was Andris Nelsons, who, interpretively, seemed more than happy to try on a bunch of different hats.
Read MorePianist Denis Kozhukhin does right by Brahms and an all-Saint-Saens disc that, at its best, is a winner.
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 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 MoreOdyssey Opera’s first commercially-released album is a fun showcase; BMOP delivers an excellent performance of Four Saints in Three Acts.
Read MoreKen Thomson’s Restless doesn’t hide from dark places or things; Oberlin Orchestra does right by Argentinian composer Alberto Ginastera.
Read MoreJerusalem Quartet’s Bartók is more elegant than hard-edged; Heath Quartet’s Tchaikovsky is vigorous and sweeping.
Read MoreAdam Schoenberg is also one of the most widely-performed living composers of orchestral music; in fact, he’s among the top-ten in that category.
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