Music
After hearing pianist Daniil Trifonov in this recital performance, I would say no one on the celebrity circuit has a more impressive technique.
The opportunity to hear Leoš Janáček’s magnificent score live ultimately trumps any reservations I have about the production as a whole.
For the diehards who crowded the Sinclair, the Church aren’t about hit singles and nostalgia; they’re about double-guitar dreamscapes and psychedelic visions.
The BSO’s captivating performances of King Roger received unanimous rave reviews from the local press, to which I add mine.
Kudos to the Celebrity Series for bringing this interesting and innovative young musician to Boston and kudos to Cameron Carpenter for such a fascinating few hours.
Over a 90-minute set Mike & the Mechanics touched a number of bases, all of them comfortable and familiar: Rousing AOR rock, soft rock ballads, retro-soul, and just a slight touch of Genesis prog.
Ok, this isn’t the Gang of Four of yore — but There’s still something to be said for getting drunk on cheap wine.
Music Commentary Series: Jazz and the Piano Concerto — The Great God George
There are still some places where the genius of George Gershwin is underappreciated, and regrettably, they include most of the concert halls in his home country.
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