Performances
Nelsons, BSO invigorate Beethoven and Sibelius at Tanglewood – Aug 01, 2016
The Andris Nelsons era with the Boston Symphony Orchestra has been one […]
Levine creates a Mahlerian storm in triumphant return to Ravinia – Jul 25, 2016
As if the return of James Levine to Ravinia after 22 years […]
Benedetti, Chicago Symphony give Marsalis premiere impassioned advocacy at Ravinia – Jul 14, 2016
It’s a sign of the times that even at a summer escape […]
Gerstein brings distinctive artistry to Rockport program – Jul 12, 2016
Of the many genres in classical music, the fantasy, or fantasia, is […]
Emerson Quartet’s marathon Haydn program shines fresh light at Ravinia – Jul 07, 2016
In the universe of string ensembles, few American quartets have stood the […]
On a cool night, Grant Park Music Festival serves up cool Czech rarities – Jul 04, 2016
More than fifty years after his death, Bohuslav Martinů’s music remains inexplicably […]
New York City Opera shows renewed life with Catán’s “Florencia” – Jun 25, 2016
The reconstituted New York City Opera seems bent on silencing any doubters. […]
Muti, Chicago Symphony close anniversary season with majestic Bruckner – Jun 25, 2016
The Chicago Symphony Orchestra’s 125th anniversary season is drawing to a close […]
Pianist Helmchen delivers fresh Beethoven in outstanding Chicago Symphony debut – Jun 11, 2016
Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 2 is not the first vehicle one would […]
Ax plays Beethoven with insight and the long view – May 03, 2016
Take an athlete’s reflexes, a singer’s way with a phrase, and an […]
