Music

CD and Concert Review: Harnoncourt conducts Beethoven (Sony Classical), Bernard Haitink conducts Mahler

April 23, 2016
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Nikolaus Harnoncourt’s final recording is the conductor at his best. Bernard Haitink helmed a great performance of Mahler’s Symphony no. 1.

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Fuse Appreciation: Henry Threadgill — A Pulitzer Prize for “In For a Penny, In For a Pound”

April 22, 2016
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Over the decades, avant-garde jazz musical Henry Threadgill has not only enriched but remade the musical landscape.

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Classical CD Review: Fort Worth Symphony plays Lutoslawski and Brahms (Harmonia mundi)

April 21, 2016
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Fort 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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Opera Review: A Delightful “Magic Flute” from Boston Baroque

April 20, 2016
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Boston Baroque staged a very enjoyable and entertaining performance of Mozart’s much-loved opera.

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Classical CD Reviews: Dvorak Overtures (Pentatone) and “Dawn to Dust” (Reference Recordings)

April 20, 2016
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It’s no secret that 2016 has already been a strong year for albums featuring new and recent music: now things get even better.

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CD Review: Weezer’s ‘Beach Album’ — A Pleasing Breeze of Power Pop

April 18, 2016
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This album is not a slavish imitation of an old sound but a fresh take on the kind of timeless, tuneful fun that pop music used to be all about.

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Fuse Music Review: Iggy Pop Live at the Orpheum — Senescence Be Damned

April 13, 2016
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Senescence be damned: whether this was his last tour or not, Iggy proved he’s still got what it takes to play great rock and roll.

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Concert Review: Creative Music Convergences, Concert One

April 13, 2016
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Live, the experience of a cosmic rhythm with every stroke is both more intense and more intriguing than on record.

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Fuse Concert Review: Mozart and Beethoven from the Handel & Haydn Society

April 12, 2016
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Working within the forms perfected by Haydn and Mozart, Beethoven early compositions managed to say some things that remain compelling to hear.

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Music Interview: Gary DeCarlo Lets Off Steam — Nah Nah Don’t Kiss Him Goodbye

April 7, 2016
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“Nah Nah Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye” lead singer Gary DeCarlo finally lands the spotlight.

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