Classical Music
This post is the first of 17 in an ambitious series examining the traditions and realities of classical piano concertos influenced by jazz.
Read MoreThe Schumann First formed the capstone to conductor Asher Fisch’s conspicuously satisfying Boston Symphony Orchestra subscription series debut program
Read MoreJohannes Moser is a cellist I have admired for some years.
Read MoreDespite the monaural sound, these gloriously performed string quartets remain my favorite Haydn recordings.
Read MoreViolinist Yevgeny Kutik delivered a performance of the Prokofiev’s Second Violin Concerto that mined the piece’s subversive character but never shied away from its extroverted nature.
Read MoreWhat one really wishes is that the Seattle Opera’s Ring Cycle had been released as a DVD.
Read MoreIt’s fun to recall what’s been played locally since January and be reminded just how rich the greater Boston area’s classical music scene really is.
Read MoreFeel free to disagree, add to them, come up with your own list, etc. Above all, enjoy!
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Music Commentary Series: Jazz and the Piano Concerto — Who Cares?
The media tools now available have brought us closer than ever to getting the amusements we want as soon as we want them, which puts all forms of art music at a serious disadvantage.
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