Our critic’s year-end tally of the classical albums that, in looking back over 2018, stand tallest – plus a few that didn’t make the bar.
Commentary
Film Feature: Best Movies of 2018 — With a Few Disappointments
Our demanding critics choose the best (and the most disappointing) films of the year. .
Favorite Dance Performances of 2018
Our critics pick some of the highlights of the year in dance.
Video Game Highlights and Lowlights of 2018
With the release of Ultimate, Super Smash Bros. received a critically acclaimed overhaul and update.
Favorite Music, Popular and Beyond, of 2018
Our critics offer their musical highlights of 2018.
Best Jazz Recordings (and Live Concerts), 2018
A pair of our critics supply their favorite albums and live local concerts of the year.
Jazz Recommendations: The Test of Time, 2018
Here’s a look back at the history of jazz recordings and a selection of ten of the best, plus one release from 2018 that has a good chance of being one of my favorites for many years to come.
Classical Music Commentary: Best Opera and Vocal Recital Recordings, 2018
A list of the most memorable opera and vocal recital recordings of the year.
Music Commentary: Top Classical Performances of 2018
Our critic’s twelve favorite classical music performances that he reviewed this past year.
Film Commentary: A Critical Dichotomy — Time to Resolve It
It’s as if critics of silent films were barred from discussing talkies, or devotees of black and white were banned from discussing color.