While the orchestra’s program was almost defiantly canonical, it was played with such lightness and energy that you could forgive its disappointing safeness.
The Celebrity Series of Boston
Concert Review: Pianists Daniil Trifonov and Sergei Babayan
Their combined sound, made by two nested pianos, their lids off, aided and abetted by Jordan Hall’s superb acoustics, was irresistible.
Music Preview: Billy Childs Reimagines Laura Nyro
Pianist/arranger/composer Billy Childs’s aim was to reimagine Nyro’s music.
Fuse Concert Review: Pianist Maurizio Pollini — Chopin Performed Thrillingly
Maurizio Pollini’s Chopin was breathtakingly beautiful, and often downright thrilling.
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.
Fuse Concert Review: A Gripping Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra at Symphony Hall
For at least the last decade, the LAPO has set the bar in creative programming, commissioning new works, and integrating itself into its community.
Fuse Concert Review: Cellist Yo-Yo Ma Delivers a Magical Evening
Heralded cellist Yo-Yo Ma has played with several distinguished pianists over the years, but none (are) better than Kathryn Stott.
Fuse Jazz Review: The Vijay Iyer Trio and Poet Robert Pinsky Create POEMJAZZ
The first part of the evening worked: Robert Pinsky was a good enough actor, his poetry was sufficiently transparent, and Vijay Iyer proved to be a brilliant accompanist.
Fuse Music Review: French Soprano Natalie Dessay — She Leaves Listeners Walking on Air
The teamwork and chemistry of soprano Natalie Dessay and pianist Philippe Cassard were terrific, each performer delivering the music with great expressiveness and intelligence.
Fuse Concert Review: A Memorable “Winterreise” From Gerald Finley and Julius Drake
Those of us who have heard Gerald Finley and Julius Drake knew what we were in for – truly beautiful singing throughout every range, and brilliantly expressive piano story-telling.