Steven Stucky

Classical CD Reviews: Boston Modern Orchestra Project plays Steven Stucky and Johannes Moser plays Elgar

BMOP releases a fitting, moving tribute to a giant of contemporary music; Johannes Moser turns in a sweeping performance of Elgar’s Cello Concerto.

Picks for the top live classical performances of 2016. Feel free to agree, disagree, add to them, come up with your own list, etc.

The BMOP’s opening concert featured the group succeeding at an important part of its mission: to perform unfairly overlooked American music.

Daniel Gewertz July 28, 2021 at 11:25 am on Jazz Album Review: “Mingus at Carnegie Hall” — A Deluxe Edition of a Wondrous EveningSuperb review. I especially liked the use of the word "empath" to describe Dannie Richmond and the others. Great descriptions...
Blake July 28, 2021 at 8:35 am on Author Interview: “Of Thee I Sing” — Ben Railton on the Cycles of American PatriotismMy pleasure, Ben. Thanks so much for talking to me about the book!
Ben Railton July 27, 2021 at 11:40 am on Author Interview: “Of Thee I Sing” — Ben Railton on the Cycles of American PatriotismThanks so much for your work, Blake! Just a note to everyone that I'd love to chat more about the...
Allen Michie July 25, 2021 at 11:49 am on Jazz Album Review: “Mingus at Carnegie Hall” — A Deluxe Edition of a Wondrous EveningGreat review! I’ve had this LP for years, and I never much cared for it because I thought Jon Faddis...
Tony Forkush July 25, 2021 at 2:08 am on Jazz Album Review: John McLaughlin’s “Liberation Time” — Driven by the SpiritThe saddest part for me about John McLaughlin's career is the fact that he basically put away his acoustic guitar...