Music
For years now, Cowboy Junkies has been bringing its brand of contemplative, atmospheric rock ’n’ roll into a patchwork of independent venues in our region.
Even without international-caliber singers and players, Giovanni Piaisello’s “Amor vendicato” works much magic.
The set impressed in its diversity, boosted by the cohesive breadth of “What Now,” even as its homages grew overt in the second half.
Karina Canellakis’s tour through Bartók’s “Bluebeard’s Castle” showed why she remains a conductor who continues to exercise a remarkable interpretive power.
Once again, here was the shock in Cécile McLorin Savant’s subversive conceptual daring.
The album suggests an earlier time, but most of the music is modern, relevant, and timeless.
Sonic Youth’s fans remain passionate enough to justify the release of a slew of live albums.
Given its considerable strength and vitality, Ethel Smyth’s music deserves its newfound place in the limelight. Let’s hope the BSO programs more of her music again soon.
It is always a thrill to be in the audience when the legendary American soprano Renée Fleming performs.
Music Commentary: In Memoriam, Seiji Ozawa (1935-2024)
Taking in the totality of Seiji Ozawa’s life and career, it seems clear that Boston got him in his prime and that he largely returned the favor, ingratiating himself with the community, at times truly elevating the BSO while conveying a lot of joy and energy in the process.
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