Classical Music
[Updated.] Arts Fuse critics select the best in music, theater, and film that’s coming up this week.
Read MoreLeon Fleisher was part of an outburst of great North American pianists. Many were ill-fated, but, as this commanding box set proves, Fleisher stayed the course.
Read MoreChristian Gerhaher is, perhaps, the great Mahler baritone of his generation, while Bruckner is, perhaps, a surprising choice for conductor Kent Nagano, whose championship of new music is legendary.
Read MoreFor classical music lovers, the opening of the concert season was synonymous with flutist Fenwick Smith’s annual recitals.
Read MoreArts Fuse critics select the best in music, theater, and film that’s coming up this week.
Read MoreArts Fuse critics select the best in music, theater, and film that’s coming up this week.
Read MoreThis attractive, inexpensive box set dedicated to Claudio Abbado contains a rich gathering of lucid, colorful recordings, among the most accomplished modern performances of symphonies that are absolutely central to the repertoire.
Read MoreIt’s a pity Witold Lutoslawski’s music isn’t turning up on more orchestral programs in the U.S. this season and next – Benjamin Britten seems to be the centennial birthday boy of choice.
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Fuse Commentary: 2013-1014 Orchestral Season Preview
So, even though certain pieces by Mendelssohn and Beethoven seem to be turning up with greater frequency than perhaps may be healthy, there is still much to admire and look forward to in the upcoming orchestral season.
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