Lexington Symphony

Arts Commentary: 2019-20 Classical Music Preview

September 1, 2019

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I’ve compiled a list of twelve concerts (or concert series) that I think will stand among the future season’s highlights.

Commentary: 2017-18 Orchestral, Opera, and New Music Season Preview

September 13, 2017

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Some institutions’ offerings aren’t as challenging as they could be, but there’s a healthy balance between the familiar and new.

Music Commentary/Preview: 2016 Fall Orchestral Season Overview

September 14, 2016

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In the six years I’ve now been reviewing for the Fuse, I can honestly say that the 2016-17 season looks to be one of the liveliest in recent memory.

Classical Music Commentary: 2016 Orchestral Winter/Spring Season Preview

January 10, 2016

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The upcoming season is a remarkably robust one in terms of the variety of offerings and the quality (and number) of participating ensembles.

Classical Music Commentary: 2015-16 Orchestral Fall Season Preview

September 24, 2015

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It looks to be as rich, intense, and, hopefully, rewarding a season as we’ve seen in recent memory.

Fuse Commentary: 2013-1014 Orchestral Season Preview

September 11, 2013

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So, even though certain pieces by Mendelssohn and Beethoven seem to be turning up with greater frequency than perhaps may be healthy, there is still much to admire and look forward to in the upcoming orchestral season.

Classicial Music Review: The Lexington Symphony — A Standout Among Boston’s Community Orchestras

September 19, 2011

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The Lexington Symphony is a far more professional orchestra than the typical community orchestras around Boston (Newton Symphony, Waltham Symphony, Brookline Symphony, the Longwood Symphony) and the level of playing was high indeed.