Music
Our classical music critics supply their favorites, albums and concerts, from over the past year
Jesus Lizard remains one of rock’s most fearsome combos, and this night the veteran band delivered one of 2024’s most memorable shows.
I encourage anybody interested in the current state of opera to get to know Michael Dellaira’s “The Leopard”.
Violinist Kristin Lee revels in ragtime; pianist Jihye Chang commissioned a series of keyboard etudes from eight Boston-based composers.
Conductor Robert Treviño celebrates what we might call the dawning of the North American vernacular school; composer Ethan Iverson displays a fascination with instrumental color.
“For me, having new material to play — that’s the best. If you’re on tour, you are presenting a new album and people are psyched because you are playing some of that stuff live.”
“Joni Mitchell Archives Vol. 4” is rich in what too many box sets skimp on: a wide-ranging spread of live recordings. In this case, they demonstrate how Mitchell’s songs evolved on stage as well as in the studio, documenting a genius at work.
“Cookin’ at the Queens” is an invaluable addition to the legacy of guitarist Emily Remler.
As usual, Elemental’s pressings are pristine and the packaging is artful and informative, with new photos.
Wow. Stewart Goodyear can play Prokofiev. The Czech Philharmonic and Tomás Netopil are compelling advocates, playing Dvořák with plenty of rhythmic zest and tonal warmth.
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