Classical Music
Arts Fuse critics select the best in music, theater, and film that’s coming up this week.
This 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.
It’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.
Arts Fuse critics select the best in music, theater, and film that’s coming up this week.
To my ears, the Boston Symphony Orchestra—supplemented by saxophones, guitar, and mandolin—sounded overblown and unbalanced, oddly tinny at times (perhaps because of the amplification), glorious at others.
Participants of Ted Cutler’s Outside the Box Festival recognize there could have been more publicity about the event.
Arts Fuse critics select the best in music, theater, visual art, and film that’s coming up this week. A new feature!
Tanglewood had a stellar opening night on Friday with perfect weather, a large crowd, and melodious concerts of mostly Tchaikovsky.
[Updated.] Arts Fuse critics select the best in music, theater, and film that’s coming up this week. A new feature!
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