Review
A round-up that includes: irresistible Beethoven, welcome arrivals of spring, a spirited celebration of Toscanini, and spectacular, revelatory Tchaikovsky.
Read MoreTime seemed to stand still, a reflection of Jeremy Denk and Stefan Jackiw’s astonishing polish — they understand the music of Charles Ives deeply.
Read MoreA pianist with an uncommonly sensitive touch, Garrick Ohlsson’s playing encompasses poeticism and technical strength in just about equal measure.
Read MorePaavo Järvi and the Estonian Festival Orchestra present a probing and excellent version of Shostakovich’s Symphony no. 6.
Read MoreDorothy B. Hughes is one of the finest female practitioners of noir.
Read MorePhantom Thread is an absorbing story about a genius who makes gorgeous dresses for wealthy women.
Read MoreIt’s not Prokofiev at his finest, but his “very good” was above just about everybody else’s best.
Read MoreChef Jake Bickelhaupt’s passion for cooking and for doing everything himself is the driving idea behind this high-energy documentary.
Read MoreJennifer Brea’s absorbing and moving documentary about Chronic Fatigue Syndrome is a stunning achievement.
Read MorePeter Child’s challenge was to match his orchestral and choral music to the harrowing nature of the text — and he worked this out well.
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