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Jazz singer Mark Murphy was just too much for most audiences during that period; too intense, too varied, too unpredictable.
It would have been wonderful to have seen either a faithful version of Threepenny Opera in German or a boldly conceived contemporary version.
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 performance was far more than special and crazily beautiful — it was extraordinary.
Indo-Pak Coalition’s energized music and performance somehow manages to square the circle — it is as engaging as it is songful and intelligent.
Kalinnikov’s First Symphony is one of those neglected works well worth beating a drum for.
Skeleton Crew offers a redemptive look at a national tragedy — the financial crisis of 2008.
Mostly, indie horror seems constrained, not by lack of funds, but by lackluster creativity and a sort of sloppy artlessness.
Classical Music Commentary: Boston Symphony Orchestra’s 2018-19 Season Announcement
The BSO seems to have taken to heart complaints about its lack of programming diversity, devoting two full programs to underrepresented groups.
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