Music
As a soloist, Fred Hersch is a wonder: he plays with an active, to the point of restless, two-handed style that sweeps a listener along with its lyrical fervor.
“This is JETHRO TULL!, expressed proudly in bold terms. And then ‘the rock opera,’ said in an embarrassed whisper.”
With the galvanic addition of Joshua Redman, The Bad Plus is now made up of four intense virtuosos.
If Real Life Rock‘s page count seems daunting, fear not. There isn’t an entry you’ll want to skip.
Soprano Elizabeth Watts’ voice is as clear as crystal in every musical context and texture.
Blues feeling remains as unpredictable as ever. Who would have guessed that its strongest incarnation this year so far would be Ironing Board Sam’s Super Spirit?
James MacMillan is one of the few contemporary composers who has embraced elements of the avant-garde and still found a wide audience.
Michael Lewin’s new album must surely rank among the most poetic and sensitive Debussy recordings of recent memory.
Rethinking the Repertoire #5: Leonard Bernstein’s “Songfest”
Bernstein’s Songfest is Exhibit A in the argument that American orchestras and conductors need to champion the music of these shores.
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