Classical Music

Rethinking the Repertoire #17 – Joan Tower’s “Chamber Dance”

March 8, 2018
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From a compositional standpoint, too, Chamber Dance is an example of Tower at her engaging best.

Concert Review: Pianists Daniil Trifonov and Sergei Babayan

March 6, 2018
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Their combined sound, made by two nested pianos, their lids off, aided and abetted by Jordan Hall’s superb acoustics, was irresistible.

Rethinking the Repertoire #16 – – Franz Liszt’s “Dante” Symphony

March 4, 2018
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The deeply personal nature of the music’s narrative drew some extraordinary music from Liszt’s pen.

Concert Review: John Adams’ “Scheherezade.2” at Symphony Hall

March 2, 2018
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This weekend’s concert fires on all cylinders. Don’t miss it.

Concert Review: Russian Music by the Boston Philharmonic

February 25, 2018
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Benjamin Zander, who’s led some distinctly fine concerts in recent years, drew the best out of his band.

Concert Review: The Super Trio Celebrates Brahms

February 24, 2018
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The members of this trio seem to have preternatural access to each other’s musical thoughts.

Concert Review: The Verona Quartet Takes on Shostakovich, Haydn, and Brahms

February 24, 2018
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The Verona Quartet is certainly worth watching, above all for the intimate way in which they communicate with each other and with the audience.

Classical Music Concert: Handel and Haydn Society Does Bach Right

February 19, 2018
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It’s hard to sit through these six masterpieces and not feel, for the moment, that life is really good.

Classical Concert Review: BMOP celebrates Joan Tower

February 13, 2018
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Above all, Joan Tower’s music doesn’t waste your time.

Concert Review: Hub New Music in Worcester

February 6, 2018
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A stirring serving of contemporary classical music from Hub New Music.

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