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WEBReturning to BLO for the first time in two decades, the star tenor took a moment or two to find his footing but then was off to the races, melismas tripping and high notes popping. His agitated numbers—Act 1’s “Quel ribelle” and Act 2’s …
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WEBWith a whimsical premiere, Radius Ensemble serves up an enjoyably varied season finale – May 17, 2024. One shouldn’t take program titles too literally. For instance, “Epitome,” Radius […] Boston Cecilia makes a worthy case for Levin version of Mozart Requiem – May 12, 2024. Genius, Edison told us, is mostly the result of hard work.
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WEB3 days ago · September 28. Boston Symphony Orchestra Andris Nelsons, conductor William R. Hudgins, clarinetist Snider: Forward into Light Copland: Clarinet Concerto Barber: Adagio for Strings
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WEBDec 22, 2021 · Tao finds the Tao of piano works in wide-ranging Boston debut – Dec 02, 2021. For pianist Conrad Tao, virtuosic technique always serves a deeper musical […] Handel and Haydn Society marks the season with a triumphant “Messiah” and $10 million gift – Nov 27, 2021. After a difficult year and a half, the Handel and Haydn […]
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WEBMay 21, 2024 · Boston Classical Review wants you! – Mar 14, 2023. Boston Classical Review has an immediate need for concert reviewers. […] Boston Symphony chief resigns after 18 months on job – Dec 19, 2022. Gail Samuel resigned as president and CEO of the Boston Symphony […] Critic’s Choice for 2022-23 …
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WEBCalendar. September – Jun 10, 2024. The BCR calendar of events will return in September. June 9 – Apr 22, 2024. Pro Arte Chamber Orchestra Adrian Slywotzky, conductor Steven Laven, cellist Vivaldi: […] April 23 – Mar 21, 2024.
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WEBJan 12, 2024 · Nothing draws a crowd like The Rite of Spring.Or, apparently, Seong-Jin Cho. Together, the combination of Igor Stravinsky’s 1913 homage to pagan Russia and the superstar Korean pianist playing Maurice Ravel’s Concerto for the Left Hand resulted in a full house for the Boston Symphony Orchestra’s first concert of …
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WEBOct 1, 2021 · Nelsons conducted the rest of the night’s program. Beethoven’s Consecration of the House Overture was plush-toned and spirited, though somewhat unbalanced: what sounded like exceptionally blended woodwind playing in the majestic introduction was too often covered by overbearing brasses and strings.. No such issues emerged in Thursday’s Concerto for Orchestra.
Boston Baroque serves up a stylish and individual “Messiah”
WEBDec 3, 2023 · Handel’s Messiah (1741) is a staple of the American Christmas tradition.Even though the bulk of the piece focuses on Christ’s death and resurrection, many of Boston’s fine ensembles perform the Messiah from November to January in celebration of the holiday season. Boston Baroque’s annual performance took place Saturday night, led by Martin Pearlman, with soloists Amanda Forsythe ...
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WEBBoston Classical Review was created in September 2011 by music critic and editor Lawrence A. Johnson to provide comprehensive coverage of Boston’s rich and varied classical music scene. This follows the success of the previous websites, Chicago Classical Review, South Florida Classical Review and The Classical Review, which concentrates on ...