Classical Music

Concert Review: Sibelius and Busoni at Symphony Hall

March 13, 2017
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In the Piano Concerto, Ferruccio Busoni seemed to want to have the final word in the tradition of the Romantic concerto.

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Concert Review: A Tale of Two Masses in B minor

March 3, 2017
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These are troubling times which make us realize how vital music — especially Bach — is to our souls, to our spiritual wellbeing.

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Music Commentary: New England Philharmonic at 40

March 2, 2017
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Whatever challenges there may be, the enthusiasm of the New England Philharmonic’s leadership is infectious.

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Concert Review: Shostakovich and Gubaidulina at Symphony Hall

March 1, 2017
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This was a stirring, thought-provoking, and, ultimately, moving reading of Shostakovich’s Seventh Symphony.

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Concert Review: Boston Modern Orchestra Project’s “Glass Works”

February 20, 2017
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It was a treat to experience Philip Glass’s orchestral music live and in-person.

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Concert Review: Boston Symphony Orchestra plays Ravel, Benjamin, and Berlioz

February 13, 2017
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Front and center was Andris Nelsons, who, interpretively, seemed more than happy to try on a bunch of different hats.

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Classical CD Reviews: Kozhukhin plays Brahms and Emmanuelle Bertrand’s Saint-Saens

February 6, 2017
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Pianist Denis Kozhukhin does right by Brahms and an all-Saint-Saens disc that, at its best, is a winner.

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Classical CD Reviews: Vienna Philharmonic’s 2017 New Year’s Concert and Previn plays Previn

February 5, 2017
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Gustavo Dudamel takes over the reins of the Vienna Philhamronic’s annual New Year’s concert; a disc of chamber music by Andre Previn.

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Classical CD Reviews: Boston Modern Orchestra Project plays Steven Stucky and Johannes Moser plays Elgar

February 4, 2017
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BMOP releases a fitting, moving tribute to a giant of contemporary music; Johannes Moser turns in a sweeping performance of Elgar’s Cello Concerto.

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Classical CD Reviews: Shai Wosner’s Haydn/Ligeti and Justin Taylor’s “La famille Forqueray”

February 3, 2017
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Hats off to harpsichordist Justin Taylor for the resonant, gripping performances he turns in on his debut album.

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