Music
Bieito’s vision – even if it’s not quite as racy as advertised – comes off better than any new canonical production of the BLO’s I’ve seen recently.
No doubt many in Saturday’s well-dressed crowd came for the opportunity to hear that most appropriate of gala pianists, Lang Lang.
The disc offers a rewarding look at the work of four local composers and also showcases the members of Radius Ensemble in a warm, winning light.
Country for Old Men is surely going to stand as one of the best, as well as among the most unusual, recordings of the year.
As a work of history, a journalistic account, and an astute study of a troubled subculture, Altamont is so engrossing that it almost disarms criticism.
This is a major Bach town and, judging by this evening, no ensemble performs his music much better than H & H under Harry Christophers.
This year’s theme, “Jazz: A Peace Supreme,” is a bit diffuse—and so is the roster of performers, headlined by drummer Billy Hart and vocalist Al Jarreau.
Jim Kweskin and Geoff Muldaur are still mining America’s musical traditions.
For my money, the biggest star on Friday night turned out to be none other than Antonin Dvořák.
Music Commentary/Preview: 2016 Fall Orchestral Season Overview
In the six years I’ve now been reviewing for the Fuse, I can honestly say that the 2016-17 season looks to be one of the liveliest in recent memory.
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