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Classical Music Interview: Yvonne Lam of Eighth Blackbird — Stirring Virtuosos

When it comes to helping artists make a living, social media turns out to be a mixed blessing.

By: Robert Israel Filed Under: Classical Music, Featured, Interview, Music Tagged: Classical Music, Eighth Blackbird, Yvonne Lam

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.

By: Steve Elman Filed Under: Classical Music, Commentary, Jazz, Music Tagged: azz-influenced piano concertos, Camargo Guarnieri, Classical Music, economics, Gunther Schuller, Jazz, Thomas Oboe Lee

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.

By: Steve Elman Filed Under: Classical Music, Commentary, Featured, Jazz, Music Tagged: Classical Music, economics, Jazz, Jazz-Influenced Piano Concertos

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.

By: Michael Ullman Filed Under: Fuse News Tagged: Bridge Records, Classical Music, Gilbert Kalish, Haydn

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.

By: Arts Fuse Editor Filed Under: Coming Attractions, Featured, Preview Tagged: Bill-Marx, Classical Music, Dance, Debra Cash, Film, Jazz, Jon Garelick, Jonathan Blumhofer, Matt Hanson, Readings, Susan Miron, Theater, Tim Jackson

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 […]

By: Susan Miron Filed Under: Classical Music, Music Tagged: Celebrity-Series, Classical Music, Joshua Bell, violin

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 […]

By: Helen Epstein Filed Under: Classical Music, Featured, Music Tagged: child prodigies, Classical Music, Culture Vulture, Jewish mother, left-hand, Leon-Fleisher, musical memoir, My Nine Lives, Pianist, piano

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 […]

By: Susan Miron Filed Under: Classical Music, Music, Preview Tagged: Bach, Classical Music, Gardner Museum, Goldberg Variations, György Ligeti, Jeremy Denk, piano

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 […]

By: Caldwell Titcomb Filed Under: Classical Music, Music Tagged: Boston's Celebrity Series, Classical Music, Haochen Xhang, The Van Cliburn International Piano Competition

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 […]

By: Caldwell Titcomb Filed Under: Classical Music, Coming Attractions, Music Tagged: Caldwell-Titcomb, Classical Music

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