Music
A kaleidoscopic small-band adventure led by one of the world’s great clarinetists, and a superbly-played set by Ben Wendel’s dynamic quintet.
Pražák Quartet’s Smetana is keeper, Sir Simon Rattle’s Haydn is a loser, and Lindberg’s “On the Waterfront” is a knockout.
Violinist Michael Barenboim is an exceptional young musician with a famous name who stands on his own two feet.
The communication among the group members is at a high level and the playing is flawless.
For poet Philip Levine, music is not only a good thing in life: the good things in life are music.
Musically, everything clicked in Boston Musica Viva’s annual Family Concert.
“You can be certain that when the show begins and you hear “Mack the Knife,” the choreography will suggest scenes of slashing and murdering.”
Throughout the night, CpM music director Jamie Kirsch kept tempos lively and never lost sight of the overarching shape of each of the evening’s big pieces.
Max Bruch’s music is smart, strong, crafty, and, often, quite endearing.
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Charles Ives continues to stand, after 140-plus years, as the ultimate American Composer.
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