Classical Music
A “Song of the Pirates” and feather-light scherzo movements stand out in world-premiere recordings led by Howard Griffiths—a welcome rediscovery of a composer admired by Mendelssohn and Schumann.
On his third recording of Benjamin Britten’s three solo cello suites, the Dutch cellist brings lucid intensity to their knotty arguments and haunting lyricism.
Rebekah Heller’s new album celebrates the instrument’s power, agility, and surprising expressive breadth.
When it comes to helping artists make a living, social media turns out to be a mixed blessing.
The great mistake we make as listeners or viewers is passivity. Music deserves and needs our active involvement.
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.
Gilbert Kalish’s recital is as distinguished and appealing as one would expect.
Arts Fuse critics select the best in music, film, theater, author readings, and dance that’s coming up this week.
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…
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