Music
It was a treat to experience Philip Glass’s orchestral music live and in-person.
This collection demonstrates that the music of Ornette Coleman is in tune with something elemental and essential in the human spirit.
Session Americana has matured from a local, informal collective to a polished touring band.
Tony Fletcher’s research is impeccable, his sources are unimpeachable, and his style is thoroughly engaging.
Front and center was Andris Nelsons, who, interpretively, seemed more than happy to try on a bunch of different hats.
This is more interesting than a sweeping survey, it is a portrait of an African-American musician whose career peaked in the Swing Era.
Pianist Denis Kozhukhin does right by Brahms and an all-Saint-Saens disc that, at its best, is a winner.
It’s almost as important to see the Drive-By Truckers show at the Royale as to join a march in the streets outside.
Gustavo Dudamel takes over the reins of the Vienna Philhamronic’s annual New Year’s concert; a disc of chamber music by Andre Previn.
Singer Valerie June lays down an impressive vocal marker with her new album.
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