Music
Sunday’s performance of Il ritorno d’Ulisse in patria—by a company whose members know each other’s abilities, voices, and personalities well—gave every indication of an extraordinary week ahead.
Read MoreTo say that Odyssey Opera continues to set the bar for opera performances in Boston may be a bit superfluous, but it’s true.
Read MoreThe sound was often so inviting that it seemed Wire were easing comfortably into middle age.
Read MoreBill Frisell and his quartet performed a program of well-worn American hits whose juxtapositions allowed you to make your own cross-references and draw your own conclusions.
Read MoreDespite the neglect from the local media, the Boston blues scene is strong.
Read MoreGet your maps and open up your calendar app—it’s time to plan your summer of jazz in New England.
Read MoreJamie Kirsch describes Les Noces as “a non-stop, energetic, tour-de-force ride that lasts 25 minutes without a break and leaves you breathless by the end.”
Read MorePalma Violets’ bruising performance Tuesday secured their place as one of the best live acts in the world.
Read MoreThough they took enough acid to qualify as a psychedelic band, the Blues Magoos always had a foot in the garage.
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Music Commentary: Jazz and the Piano Concerto — A Coda without a Finale
What we know of mass-market choice suggests that the more choices a person has, the more likely it is that the person will be dissatisfied with any one choice.
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