Review
David Lang’s score is hypnotic, and Emmanuel Music’s quartet of singers gave wonderful renditions.
Read MoreTop Girls’ conflicts and political themes seem more relevant than ever in this excellent production.
Read MoreThe Villains’ Supper Club supplies an engaging and funny twist on the superhero mythos, plus a smart, refreshing look at the tribulations of working mothers.
Read MoreThe script is symptomatic of the Trump era: a passionate rejection of the “politically correct” pushes warriors for “freedom,” as well as voices of radicalism, into morally despicable positions.
Read MoreThe Birringer Duo’s disc is a terrific, engaging release, The Colin Currie Group’s performance is nothing short of a powerhouse, and pianist Liza Stepanova plays with lots of character and color.
Read MoreThe Boston Symphony Chamber Players gave a very satisfying performance of eclectic musical material.
Read MorePeter Oundjian and the Royal Scottish National Orchestra deliver a great album, smartly programmed and played to the hilt. Leonard Bernstein’s live Mahler was often electrifying; this performance, even with some cracked notes and hairy transitions, certainly is.
Read MoreNausheen Eusuf’s deep affection for language and sound is omnipresent.
Read MoreNew Yorker critic Alex Ross has called the LAPO the best orchestra in the country and that appellation seems about right.
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