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Ólafsson brings fresh insight to late Mozart in sensational Chicago debut  – May 10, 2023

“Don’t worry, I’m not going to do stand-up comedy,” said pianist Víkingur […]

A Rachmaninoff night to remember with Trifonov and CSO – Apr 24, 2023

We’re supposed to be too jaded in the 21st century to […]

Amid worries, Taiwan Philharmonic makes strong showing in historic D.C. visit – Apr 21, 2023

The Taiwan Philharmonic timed its first visit to Washington aptly. The […]

Kissin marks Rachmaninoff year, along with masterful Bach and Chopin – Apr 19, 2023

2023 marks the 150th birthday anniversary of Sergei Vasilyevich Rachmaninoff (April […]

Opposites attract as Bell & Trifonov make a characterful and complementary duo – Apr 06, 2023

Not every chamber event can pack Symphony Hall on a Tuesday […]

Adès’ roiling, phantasmagoric “Dante” provides a heavenly Boston Symphony premiere – Mar 26, 2023

Over the years, Dante Alighieri’s Commedia has been the impetus for […]

Hope, Zurich Chamber Orchestra deliver light but enjoyable American program – Mar 21, 2023

When European ensembles tour the United States, they typically focus on […]

Tilson Thomas returns to NY Phil with an affecting evening of Schubert and MTT – Mar 11, 2023

Beyond his great musicianship—he is the most important American classical musician […]

Mutter and her Virtuosi bring an evening of violin fireworks to the Kravis Center – Feb 04, 2023

The violin took center stage Tuesday night at the Kravis Center […]

Andsnes’ consummate artistry illuminates Dvořák rarity and our times – Feb 01, 2023

It was heartening to see the large turnout for Leif Ove […]