Classical Music
So, what is one to make of the BPYO’s weekend effort? It was a bit bold, to be sure. But it was also stirring, heartfelt, and timely.
J.S. Bach has been subjected to every imaginable kind of transcription, but the combination of mandolin, bass, and cello is probably new.
Mitsuko Uchida is quite possibly the finest Mozart pianist around today, at least among non-period specialists.
Sometimes new music isn’t really new and old music isn’t actually old; the best of it exists on some other plane entirely.
The Boston Conservatory production of Mass was mostly frustrating, but Leonard Bernstein’s score came across very strongly.
A welcome triumph for Hyperion, Bruch, and the Nash Ensemble, but the Oregon Symphony does not do right by Haydn.
The fiery excellence of Handel and Haydn Society’s collective effort made Monteverdi’s epic masterpiece sparkle like a star.
For terrific viola playing and some fresh repertoire by familiar names, look no further than Antoine Tamestit’s Bel Canto.
Hyperion builds a CD around a superb performance of Amy Beach’s magnificent Piano Concerto.
Music Commentary: Thoughts on the Boston Symphony Orchestra’s 2017-18 Season
On paper, at least, the upcoming season of the BSO is a bit of a letdown: cautious, unthreatening, comfortable.
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