Music
It would have been wonderful to have seen either a faithful version of Threepenny Opera in German or a boldly conceived contemporary version.
It is, clearly, a crafty Beethoven remix and the ways John Adams assimilates the older composer’s language into his latest style are fascinating.
This performance was far more than special and crazily beautiful — it was extraordinary.
Indo-Pak Coalition’s energized music and performance somehow manages to square the circle — it is as engaging as it is songful and intelligent.
This symphony is the finest synthesis of Leonard Bernstein’s considerable theatrical instincts within a concert framework, idiosyncratic and singular.
Charles Ives continues to stand, after 140-plus years, as the ultimate American Composer.
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.
Rethinking the Repertoire #20 – Vasily Kalinnikov’s Symphony no. 1
Kalinnikov’s First Symphony is one of those neglected works well worth beating a drum for.
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