Music
The perversity of The Handmaid’s Tale oppressive allegory lends itself well to opera, and Boston Lyric Opera makes the most of the material’s emotional heights and depths.
A landmark concert from 1992 is a chance to rediscover Betty Carter’s greatness, to appreciate again how this artist was special to the very essence of her soul.
The music Nick Waterhouse performs (almost all of which he writes) is consistently retro—not to mention relentlessly danceable and fun.
The final two concerts of the BSO’s season were in the orchestra’s sweet spot.
“Forgiveness is the key and love is the answer… Have a good Jazz Fest, but also have a good life.”
Once much-performed, then banished from the stage by the Nazis, The Miracle of Heliane, now available in a fine new recording, is perhaps the best opera by the man who would become one of Hollywood’s leading composers.
This performance of Ives’ Third was the most welcome entry in the Boston Philharmonic Orchestra’s celebratory season – a beautifully considered, powerfully rendered account of this too-neglected score.
Desires will surely solidify ORA Singers’ reputation as a first-class choral ensemble.
Amid the continual flood of new jazz releases, this anniversary bash is one to be savored.
A bit surprising — that two megastars choose such meat and potatoes repertoire.
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