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Classical Music
Music Commentary: Jazz and the Piano Concerto — Ave Sine Vale
The great mistake we make as listeners or viewers is passivity. Music deserves and needs our active involvement.
Fuse Music Commentary: Jazz and the Piano Concerto — A Coda without a Finale
What we know of mass-market choice suggests that the more choices a person has, the more likely it is that the person will be dissatisfied with any one choice.
Fuse CD Note: Pianist Gilbert Kalish — As Usual, Distinguished and Appealing Performances
Gilbert Kalish’s recital is as distinguished and appealing as one would expect.
Coming Attractions: What Will Light Your Fire This Week
Arts Fuse critics select the best in music, film, theater, author readings, and dance that’s coming up this week.
Classical Music Review: Clear As a Joshua Bell
The recipient of countless honors and awards, the perennially popular Joshua Bell, now 43, can still pass for a 20-something. He’s still slender with the same trademark head of straight, light brown, swinging hair (think Ringo in a shampoo commercial) that he’s always had. Joshua Bell, violin and Sam Haywood, piano. Presented by the Celebrity […]
Book Review: The Nine Lives of Pianist Leon Fleisher
My Nine Lives reads like a conversation with a man who has worked through more than his share of ups and downs in the world of classical music. The tone is understated and graceful; his narrative could easily have faltered in less skillful hands. Pianist Leon Fleisher aims for a general readership. It’s a very […]
Fuse Classical Music Interview: Pianist Jeremy Denk — Riding the Roller Coaster of Rhythm
Pianist Jeremy Denk says, “Being a musician can be very solitary and a bit navel-gazing (like blogging). I’m not sure that blogging made me saner, but it surely released a valve somewhere.” By Susan Miron. Pianist Jeremy Denk will be tackling one of the year’s most challenging programs this Sunday at 1:30 p.m. at MassArt […]
Classical Music Review: Pianist Haochen Zhang
Pianist Haochen Zhang’s Boston appearance proved that his Cliburn win was no accident. He may be only 20, but his playing was nearly flawless all evening, and his interpretations were those of a fully mature artist. By Caldwell Titcomb. Last year’s Van Cliburn International Piano Competition turned out to be a most remarkable event. The […]
Classical Music Sampler: December 2010
December classical music offerings range from a recital by 20-year-old Haochen Zhang, who won last year’s Van Cliburn International Piano Competition, to The MIT Chamber Music Society presentation of a free, two-piano concert, and the Boston Modern Orchestra Project taking on, without charge, an evening of music by three women composers. By Caldwell Titcomb. December […]