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Franz Liszt

Rethinking the Repertoire #16 – – Franz Liszt’s “Dante” Symphony

The deeply personal nature of the music’s narrative drew some extraordinary music from Liszt’s pen.

By: Jonathan Blumhofer Filed Under: Classical Music, Featured, Music, Review Tagged: Dante, Dante Symphony, Franz Liszt, Inferno, Paradiso, Purgatorio, The Divine Comedy

Book Review: Franz Liszt — Piano Man

Hilmes’ fascination with Liszt’s public notoriety stands front-and-center in this biographical effort.

By: Jonathan Blumhofer Filed Under: Books, Classical Music, Featured, Review Tagged: Franz Liszt, Franz Liszt: Musician, Oliver Hilmes, Stewart Spencer, Yale-University-Press

Classical Music Sampler: March 2011

March highlights include the American premiere of Boston Camerata’s homage to mystics of the Middle ages, innovative programming from the Chameleon Arts Ensemble, and appearances by heavyweights pianist Evgeny Kissin, paying homage to birthday boy Franz Liszt, and guitarist John Williams. By Susan Miron Wednesday Concert Series, held each Wednesday, 5:30 p.m. —  6:30 p.m. […]

By: Susan Miron Filed Under: Classical Music, Coming Attractions, Music Tagged: A Far Cry, Anne Azéma, Boston Camerata, Bruce Brubaker, Carmirt Zori, Chameleon Ensemble, Church of St. John Evangelist, David Hoose, Evgeny Kissin, Franz Liszt, György Sándor Ligeti, Gyorgy-Kurtag, im Kashkashion, James Levine, John Williams, Laurence Lesser, Masterworks Chorale, Maurizio Pollini, Music for Food for Music, Steven Koridoyanes, The Celebrity Series of Boston, The Nash Ensemble

Classical Music Interview: Franz Liszt’s 200th Birthday Bash

It’s the 200th birthday of Franz Liszt, and there are concerts, conferences, and projects devoted to the pianist/composer going on all over the world this year. Lisztomania at New England Conservatory is one of a number of parties in the Boston area. The Boston Conservatory is also puttin’ on the Liszt. By Bill Marx In […]

By: Bill Marx Filed Under: Classical Music, Featured, Interview Tagged: birthday, Boston-Conservatory, Bruce Brubaker, Franz Liszt, New England Conservatory, Pianist

Classical Music Sampler: February 2011

Accomplished performers coming to New England this month include baritone Sanford Sylvan in Paul Hindemith’s rarely staged opera Cardillac, the highly praised young violinist Noé Inui, and the ensemble Il Giardino Armonico, which will present an evening of music by Venetian Baroque masters. By Susan Miron. February 4 and 11: Celebration of the bicentennial of […]

By: Susan Miron Filed Under: Classical Music, Coming Attractions, Music Tagged: A Far Cry, Boston Early Music Festival, Boston Symphony Orchestra, Chameleon Arts Ensemble, Franz Liszt, Hugh-Wolff, Il Giardino Armonico, James Levine, NEC Philharmonic, Russell Sherman, Sanford Sylvan, Takács Quartet, The Celebrity Series, The Gardner Museum, The Walden Chamber Players

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