orchestral music

Classical CD Reviews: Gerald Finzi’s Orchestral Music, Bernstein’s “Wonderful Town,” and Arvo Pärt’s “Works for Violin”

Violinist Viktoria Mullova supplies one of the year’s most programmatically-cohesive and thoughtfully-executed albums.

Mason Bates’ music isn’t afraid to smile. If it doesn’t always run deep, it’s at least always engaging and pleasant to encounter.

Susan Varon June 2, 2020 at 6:50 pm on Music Appreciation: Two American Musical Geniuses Named Steve, on Their Birthdays — Sondheim and WonderI was aware of Sondheim’s birthday celebration, and I also recommend it highly. I was not aware of Stevie Wonder’s...
David Greenham June 1, 2020 at 6:16 pm on Theater Commentary: The Boston Theater Critics Association — Finally Reached a Conclusion?The fact that the award is for "sustained excellence" says all you need to know BTCA. As Dr. King said...
Susej Nyhan June 1, 2020 at 6:04 pm on Theater Commentary: The Boston Theater Critics Association — Finally Reached a Conclusion?Bravo — for your insightful article. Your voice does make a difference. Joyce Kulhawik was always more interested in her...
Helen Lew May 30, 2020 at 12:58 pm on Visual Arts Feature: A Walk in the City — Seeing Architectural Details and History in a Time of Covid-19Mark, great job . I grew up and still live in the neighboring Brookline side in another historic neighborhood ,...
Jan Mancuso May 28, 2020 at 2:50 pm on Jazz CD Review: “The Jerry Granelli Trio Plays Vince Guaraldi and Mose Allison” — Paying Exciting HomageLooks wonderful. Do we know if it was an analog or a digital recording or any details about the production/engineering...