New York Classical Review2d
A first-rate cast balances uneven conducting in Met’s “Figaro”
Muraro and Bishop had the ease and confidence of the veterans they are, producing much of the comedy. Tenor Brenton Ryan was ...
New York Classical Review1d
Musica Sacra refreshes the spirit with an intimate, immersive program
If you’ve ever wondered what it feels like to be inside a piece of music, Musica Sacra’s SurRound concert offered an answer. On Tuesday evening, the ensemble’s latest immersive choral program drew ...
New York Classical Review5d
Kronos Quartet speaks to our time with edgy new works at Carnegie Hall
Inside, the electronically amplified ensemble—violinist David Harrington, cellist Paul Wiancko and two new members as of last ...
New York Classical Review7d
Slatkin returns to Philharmonic with American music and Shostakovich
In between was the New York premiere of John Corigliano’s Triathalon, a saxophone concerto that featured soloist Timothy ...
New York Classical Review8d
Pianist Andsnes shines in rare sonatas of Norway at Carnegie
Representing one’s home country abroad is serious business, and pianist Leif Ove Andsnes took it seriously in his Carnegie ...
New York Classical Review10d
Met’s enjoyable”Zauberflöte” finds true art in theatrical artifice
Sunday afternoon, the Metropolitan Opera opened its revival of Simon McBurney’s production of Mozart’s Die Zauberflöte.
New York Classical Review10d
WA Sinfonietta makes energetic debut with Neidich as conductor-soloist
The latest entry in this field, the WA Sinfonietta founded by clarinetist and conductor Charles Neidich, made an auspicious ...
New York Classical Review14d
Cleveland Orchestra’s extraordinary playing brings fresh meaning to familiar music
Franz Welser-Möst conducted the Cleveland Orchestra in music of Stravinsky and Tchaikovsky Wednesday night at Carnegie Hall. Photo: Fadi Kheir Familiar music is like comfort food: the predictability ...