The Birringer Duo’s disc is a terrific, engaging release, The Colin Currie Group’s performance is nothing short of a powerhouse, and pianist Liza Stepanova plays with lots of character and color.
Steve-Reich
Classical CD Review: Michael Nicolas’ “Transitions” (Sono Luminus)
Overall, with Transitions Michael Nicolas proves himself a major cellist of his generation.
Coming Attractions in Underground Music: March 2012
March brings a solid lineup of experimental music, including electronic and indie rock shows. The indisputable highlight of the month is Steve Reich at MIT.
Composer Steve Reich, Or The More Less the Better
By William Webster New Yorker music critic Alex Ross’ recent positive review of a concert featuring the compositions of Steve Reich at New York’s Carnegie Hall made me look forward to the presentation of the same program at Boston’s New England Conservatory of Music late last month. Reich has garnered considerable attention and respect as […]