Written in 1893 and premiered just nine days before the composer’s death, the so-called “Pathétique” symphony has, understandably, carried with it the whiff of the grave. Its tragic finale even helped ...
Sunday was a special day for bass Morris Robinson, who marked the 25 th anniversary of his BLO debut (also in Aida ), with a ...
Seraphim shined most in a cappella pieces like the opening Hymn and O Radiant Dawn by James MacMillan. Highlights included ...
Dvořák’s symphony, which followed the Verdi, was performed at the request of BPYO benefactor, and spouse of Ms. Zander, ...
Friday’s rendition used the recurring statements of the row as, essentially, anchors around which the music’s other ...
Boston Classical Review has an opening for a concert reviewer based in the Boston area. Solid knowledge of classical repertory is required as well as excellent writing skills. Classical reviewing ...
Pianist Paul Lewis gave a sparkling program of Schubert for his Celebrity Series recital at Jordan Hall on Friday night. Lewis’ impeccable technique and subtle artistry combined for a powerful ...
Brevity, Shakespeare tells us, is the soul of wit. Yet concision needn’t come at the expense of depth, as the Boston Symphony Orchestra’s shortish program on Thursday night demonstrated. Led by Sir ...
The New England Philharmonic is a talented all-volunteer orchestra. While their passion is undeniable, their resources and scale differ from larger professional ensembles. It’s good to keep this in ...
“The aspect of things that are most important for us,” Ludwig Wittgenstein once wrote, “are hidden because of their simplicity and familiarity.” The great philosopher wasn’t speaking of orchestral ...