What lies beyond COVID-19 for the arts community?
New England Conservatory
Classical Concert Review: Pianist Meng-Chieh Liu — A Glorious Recital
A memorable evening, headlined by a superb pianist who deserves a full hall, any time, anywhere.
Music Review: Anthony Coleman’s “Streams” at Jordan Hall
Composer/pianist Anthony Coleman’s meticulous crafting made every second worthwhile.
Jazz Concert Review: Celebrating Bob Brookmeyer
Bob Brookmeyer’s great contribution was to make it seem as though anything is possible — and permissible –in the big band context.
Concert Review: Linda J. Chase — “The City Is Burning”
Chase’s iconoclastic genre-crossing oratorio proceeds from dark to light, and wins its struggle for transcendence.
Music Commentary/Preview: 2016 Fall Orchestral Season Overview
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.
Fuse Commentary: 2016 Orchestral Winter/Spring Season Preview
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
It looks to be as rich, intense, and, hopefully, rewarding a season as we’ve seen in recent memory.
Jazz Review: British Saxophonist Evan Parker Brings his Brand of Innovation to Boston
Free and fluid as it was, the set made memorable sense to the packed crowd at the Lily Pad.
Classical Music Season Preview 2014-2015: Adhering to the Safe, With Exceptions
There’s a powerful attachment to conventional repertoire among the city’s many orchestras, through are there things to look forward to. Here is a guide to what’s coming up.