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Kaija Saariaho 1952-2023 – Jun 04, 2023
Finnish composer Kaija Saariaho, a commanding and influential figure in contemporary […]
little OPERA theatre of ny brightly revives a pair of American rarities – Jun 04, 2023
The flush of national pride that followed the end of World […]
A departing Thierry Fischer says his 14-year Utah Symphony tenure has been an organic partnership – May 25, 2023
Conductor Thierry Fisher was in a relaxed mood after conducting the […]
Fleming and Kissin enhance each other’s art in Chicago recital – May 17, 2023
On the face of it, pairing classical superstars Renée Fleming and […]
Pires brings her elevated keyboard artistry to the University of Miami – May 16, 2023
There are pianists whose overt display of technique, however impressive, calls […]
Mälkki, Helsinki Philharmonic serve up a stirring night of Finnish music at Carnegie – May 12, 2023
New York audiences have gotten to know conductor Susanna Mälkki’s exceptional […]
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 […]