Classical Music

CD Review: SHUFFLE Concert — An Inspired Experiment in “Musical Democracy”

February 23, 2014
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SHUFFLE Concert has invented their own distinctive rules to performance, and their innovative approach, with its inspired programming, has been a hit.

Concert Review: A Memorable “Winterreise” From Gerald Finley and Julius Drake

February 14, 2014
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Those of us who have heard Gerald Finley and Julius Drake knew what we were in for – truly beautiful singing throughout every range, and brilliantly expressive piano story-telling.

Music Preview: Navigating the Headwaters of the Third Stream

February 12, 2014
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NEC is closed tonight but much of the repertoire on this program is also scheduled for a concert on March 6.

Classical CD Reviews: Smetana and Janacek — String Quartets, Schoenberg and Berg — Music for Strings (Harmonia Mundi)

February 11, 2014
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Two new recordings from Harmonia Mundi offer gripping performances, including one of the Smetana String Quartet no.1 that’s particularly full of fire and life.

Concert Review: Boston Symphony Orchestra plays Stucky, Schumann, and Brahms

February 10, 2014
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Pianist Murray Perahia’s return this weekend, with Schumann’s A minor Concerto, seemed tailor-made on paper: he’s one of the world’s great chamber musicians and this concerto plays to all his strengths.

Fuse CD Reviews: Benjamin Hochman’s “Hommage à Schubert” and the Cypress Quartet’s “American Album” (Avie Records)

February 9, 2014
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Pianist Benjamin Hochman is a musician who’s interested in insightful programs that can be provocative, speak across centuries, and engage the mind as much as they delight it.

Concert Preview: Boston Symphony Chamber Players 50th Anniversary Concert

February 7, 2014
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On Sunday, the Boston Symphony Chamber Players celebrates its 50th birthday with a typically brilliant program, one that features four world premieres.

Concert Review: Chameleon Arts Ensemble Sparkles, As Usual

February 5, 2014
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Chameleon Arts Ensemble’s rather lengthy program was like a huge feast, ending with the sumptuous Saint-Saëns’ Sonata No. 1 in d minor.

Concert Review: All-Ravel at Symphony Hall

February 4, 2014
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BSO’s conductor emeritus Bernard Haitink may be best known for his interpretations of Austro-German repertoire, but, on Saturday night, he channeled his inner Francophile.

Concert Review: At the BSO — Andris Poga conducts Wagner, Lutoslawski, and Shostakovich

January 26, 2014
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Saturday’s reading of Lutoslawski’s Piano Concerto greatly benefited from pianist Garrick Ohlsson’s steely yet sensitive account of the solo part.

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