John Harbison
A surprisingly moving collection, all of it mightily played and sung by musicians who clearly intuit John Harbison’s musical language.
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Terrific performances, blazing with color, character, and wonderful technique from Neeme Järvi and the Royal Scottish National Orchestra; John Williams and the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra offer considerable pleasure with some misteps; another triumphant release from Gil Rose and the BMOP.
Read MoreThe disc offers a rewarding look at the work of four local composers and also showcases the members of Radius Ensemble in a warm, winning light.
Read MoreThe Rasas are but the latest in a series of remarkable scores John Harbison has been turning out over his eighth decade.
Read MoreThere was no question that Music Director David Hoose loves these four pieces. The chorus was meticulously prepared, and sounded wonderful.
Read MoreA series of new and recent recordings by Boston orchestras demonstrate that, in the right hands, symphonic music since 1945 remains alive and well, still powerful, fresh, and vibrant.
Read MoreFeel free to disagree, add to them, come up with your own list, etc. Above all, enjoy!
Read MoreCamerata Pacifica does right by John Harbison. And when it comes to Beethoven’s music for cello and piano, Jean-Guihen Queyras and Alexander Melnikov are tops.
Read MoreThis Judicial Review deals with the Boston premiere of John Harbison’s opera version of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s novel The Great Gatsby. Read the reactions and join the conversation.
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Classical Music Review/Commentary: BSO / Pianist Kirill Gerstein – Whose America?
The BSO’s Americana concert could only provide four beautiful snapshots of a very complicated landscape.
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