Music
The idea of posting this list is to remind people of what has been lost and hope that it stirs us to preserve what we have left.
Lovers of American music, don’t miss Aspects of America: The Pulitzer Edition ; Lindberg’s recording of Leonard Bernstein’s first two symphonies lacks a compelling command of the musician’s singular voice; the ORF Vienna Radio Symphony Orchestra tackles four pieces by Morton Gould.
Desperate times, desperate measures.
At its best, The Slow Rush features catchy, energetic, and danceable tracks at the service of lyrical ruminations on dark topics, such as uncertainty and the inevitable passage of time.
Adam Sherman, Cambridge-based musician, voice teacher, and vocal coach never went away.
Listeners familiar with Lennie Tristano’s earlier work will find there are a few surprises on this disc.
At 21, “Kingfish” Ingram is being heralded as the blues’ brightest new star. And at his first headlining gig in Boston he earned the title.
This writer heartily recommends a trip up north to hear a fascinating range of concerts featuring artists, ensembles, and repertoires of remarkable diversity.
Uplifting tunes for the aspiring curmudgeon you didn’t know you’d already become
Vinicius Cantuária and band offered a night of close-listening interaction between musicians with ears wide open.
Theater Commentary: Live Theater—An Incomparable Art Form