Classical Music
This Grand Harmonie program is a survey of both the mainstream and wildly experimental uses of early brass instruments.
Read MoreOverall, with Transitions Michael Nicolas proves himself a major cellist of his generation.
Read MoreThree superb albums: two focusing on works by Brahms, one featuring Hans Abrahamsen’s meditation on Shakespeare’s Ophelia.
Read MoreGhosts seems to be trying to be all things to all listeners — edgy, nostalgic, farcical, adventuresome.
Read MoreThe Rasas are but the latest in a series of remarkable scores John Harbison has been turning out over his eighth decade.
Read MoreA vital part of Susan Graham’s appeal is her winning personality; she makes a recital hall audience happy to be here before she sings a note.
Read MoreThere’s an apparent level of trust between the BSO and its leader, best demonstrated by the spirited excellence of the orchestra’s playing of late.
Read MoreNikolaus Harnoncourt’s final recording is the conductor at his best. Bernard Haitink helmed a great performance of Mahler’s Symphony no. 1.
Read MoreFort Worth Symphony Orchestra’s heart is in the right place with the ensemble consistently erring on the right (far) side of caution.
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