Music
Ok, this isn’t the Gang of Four of yore — but There’s still something to be said for getting drunk on cheap wine.
Read MoreGradually, Clark Terry developed on the trumpet the rounded, full tone that became so distinctive.
Read MoreJulia Fischer’s account of Brahms’s Violin Concerto with the Boston Symphony Orchestra (BSO) this weekend was nothing if not dynamic and impressive.
Read MoreThe first in what is surely going to be Blue Heron’s memorable series of testaments to the neglected brilliance of composer Johannes Ockeghem.
Read MoreThe main takeaway from this first BSO album under new music director Andris Nelsons is the excellent, exciting Sibelius performance.
Read MoreThe writing is on the wall, and it’s not just a warning to the composer who trifles with the idea of writing a JIPC. It’s a warning to everyone who takes music seriously.
Read More“It’s important not to get into the ‘They don’t write songs like that anymore’ school of thought.”
Read MoreEvaluations of a number of intriguing new albums, including praise for a disc of string trios by Eastern European composers performed by Ensemble Epomeo.
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Music Commentary Series: Jazz and the Piano Concerto — Who Will Program?
My data might be depressing for anyone who wants a lot of novelty in the concert hall. But I found that some orchestras are taking more risks than the pessimists say.
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