Ian Bostridge

Classical CD Reviews: Finley & Drake’s “Schwanengesang,” Bostridge & Adès’ “Winterreise,” Meglioranza & Uchida’s “Die schöne Müllerin”

Reviews of three superior vocal recordings, featuring baritone Gerald Finley, tenor Ian Bostridge, and baritone Thomas Meglioranza.

These BSO concerts, conducted by Thomas Adès, were the culminating event in his impressive first season.

Sam October 30, 2020 at 12:55 am on Literary Remembrance: Homage to Guy Davenport — Brilliance Worth SavoringWonderful, these. If I may add a couple companions: "To notice is to rescue, to redeem." -- James Wood "Attention,...
tim jackson October 29, 2020 at 6:26 pm on Film Review: “Rebecca” Remade — Pretty But UnnecessaryMy three cents: No disagreements. I just watched Wheatley's version and was surprised how close many shots were to the...
Jeremy October 28, 2020 at 6:38 pm on Theater Review: “Gypsy” — A Fine Production of a Troubling Classic MusicalI agree, I don't like what I see in Rose's troubled heart. I really wish that she had someone that...
Mark Flinton October 28, 2020 at 1:03 pm on Film Review: “White Noise: Inside the Racist Right” — Planting the SeedsThanks Tim!
Daniel Gewertz October 28, 2020 at 12:28 pm on Jazz Album Review: Keith Jarrett’s “Budapest Concert” — Crystalline EndgameBeautiful writing. Cogent and exploratory, like fine music. It made me want to listen. Also, made me wonder if I...