Classical Music
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!
[Updated] Arts Fuse critics select the best in music, theater, and film that’s coming up this week. A new feature!
There is lots to praise (lavishly) in BEMF’s production of “Almira”: a large cast with no weak links, fabulous musicians, and inspired sets, costumes, and dancing.
Despite its drawbacks, “Aleko” is a remarkably satisfying opera and filled with much beautiful music.
Dame Emma, now sixty-four, sat and sang just quietly enough and with the right measure of mystery and stillness to draw the audience in, and to keep them there in a trance.
Updated with new theater and classical music recommendations. Arts Fuse critics select some of the most promising in music, theater, and film for the coming week. A new feature!
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