Trouble in Paradise as Andris Nelsons Arrives at Tanglewood Amidst Protests
“(A) Rose is a rose is a rose is a rose.” – Gerturde Stein, 1913 As awkward as the first Boston Symphony concert at Tanglewood felt, things got ratcheted up […]
The Boston Symphony Returns to Tanglewood with Music Inspired by Lincoln’s America
Lenox, MA – Anyone who’s ever been to Tanglewood for the 4th of July knows that the weekend typically belongs to veteran singer-songwriter – and longtime Berkshires resident – James
Summer Blockbusters: The New York Philharmonic and the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra Play Live to Film
A long, long time ago…I was one of those classical music snobs who turned their nose up at the notion of symphony orchestras playing movie music. I had all of
Lise Davidsen Sings Schubert Songs with James Baillieu at Carnegie Hall
On Friday night, when most New Yorkers were heading to their local sports bar to watch the NBA Finals (Go Knicks!), I was finding my seat at Carnegie Hall. For
Weekend Preview: 5/1-5/3
After hiking the canyons of Utah and Arizona for a week, I’ve come back to a veritable Avalanche of music here in NYC. Which isn’t at all a bad thing.
The Danish String Quartet with the Danish National Girls Choir at Zankel Hall
In what’s become an annual tradition, the Danish String Quartet returned to Zankel Hall Friday night with their annual April recital. Except, this was hardly a recital by any standard
NYC Live Music Rundown
Suddenly, it feels like there’s lots of things to see and hear in NYC this week. Here’s some of the things I’m looking at: Innocence at the Met Opera: (April
Preview: Robert Ashley’s Perfect Lives at Roulette
While everyone’s all agog about Wagner’s 5+ hour epic which closes this weekend over at the Met , I’m jazzed to see tonight what some regard as the first true American opera: