Daniel Harding
Two Mahler symphonies, one sluggish the other intense, while symphonies composed by Louise Farrenc, Mozart, and Haydn are done right.
Three CDs from musicians to be reckoned with.
Saturday’s pairing demonstrated exactly the kind of risky programming the Boston Symphony Orchestra shouldn’t be afraid to explore, even when it doesn’t all quite come together.
Music Commentary: Brian Wilson’s Legacy Thrives — 2026 Reissues Reviewed