Music
GH’s best playing of the day was edgy: a little rough around the edges, yes, but still punchy and vibrant.
Read More“Playing these standard pieces on period instruments is a little bit like reading a novel or poem in its original language.”
Read MoreOver a dozen short notices of recent jazz recordings that I find musically stimulating.
Read More“Being an independent musician is kind of like having an organic farm.”
Read MoreLike most of the innocent heroines in horror movies, Bluebeard’s wife is unaware of the old adage of curiosity killing the cat.
Read MoreAmerican Football’s new album would be a fine effort for anyone but American Football.
Read MoreAt 82, Cohen seems to feel that there isn’t a lot of time left and that he has nothing to prove to anyone.
Read MoreAfter all these many decades I am still deeply moved by Yo-Yo Ma’s playing, which combines irresistible charisma and generosity of spirit.
Read MoreFor recorded sound, for brilliance of orchestral execution, and for interpretive concept, Janowski is one of the 21st century’s best Wagnerians.
Read MoreConductor Benjamin Zander and his band were at their collective best performing Tchaikovsky’s Symphony no. 6.
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