Classical Music
Despite the monaural sound, these gloriously performed string quartets remain my favorite Haydn recordings.
Violinist 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.
What one really wishes is that the Seattle Opera’s Ring Cycle had been released as a DVD.
Feel free to disagree, add to them, come up with your own list, etc. Above all, enjoy!
BEMF’s double bill of two short and comic Pergolesi operas made for an unusual and totally delightful presentation.
This was was a truly memorable afternoon at Symphony Hall, filled with interesting programming decisions and exciting revelations.
The conceit of this disc is both nostalgic and old-fashioned.
Music Commentary: Notable Classical Performances of 2014
It’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.
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