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TIME:SPANS Hits Calder and other hard surfaces August 12-26, 2023 at Dimenna Center

August 11, 2023 Gail Wein

I don’t know when else you’d have a chance to see expert musicians interact with a sculpture by one of the most iconic American artists of the 20th century. This…

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Tanglewood: FCM Chamber Music Concert (review)

August 8, 2023 Christian Carey

Festival of Contemporary Music Chamber Music Sunday, July 30, 2023 LENOX – There were a number of firsts on the July 30th chamber music concert. I have never seen the…

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Boston Symphony at Tanglewood, 7/30/2023 (Concert Review)

August 7, 2023 Christian Carey

Boston Symphony Orchestra, Anna Rakitina, conductor Joshua Bell, violin Eliza Bagg, Martha Cluver, and Sonja Dutoit Tengblad, vocalists July 30, 2023 LENOX – The Boston Symphony’s offerings on the weekend…

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Boston Symphony at Tanglewood, July 29, 2023 (Review)

August 4, 2023 Christian Carey

Boston Symphony Orchestra, Dima Slobodeniouk, conductor Avery Amereau, mezzo-soprano July 29, 2023 LENOX – This year’s Festival of Contemporary Music at Tanglewood spotlighted female composers. Four created self-curated concerts, and…

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Eisler at 125

July 31, 2023 Michael Schell

Michael Schell reconsiders the controversial legacy of composer Hanns Eisler for his 125th anniversary, with an in-depth look at his magnum opus: Deutsche Sinfonie.

CD Review Chamber Music Contemporary Classical File Under? Minimalism

Manchester Collective – Neon (Recording Review)

July 24, 2023 Christian Carey

Manchester Collective Neon Bedroom Community Alex Jakeman, Flute; Oliver Pashley, Clarinet; Rakhi Singh, Violin; Hannah Roberts, Cello; Beibei Wang, Vibraphone; Katherine Tinker, Piano Manchester Collective’s fourth recording, Neon, includes totemic…

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Thomas Adés – Dante (CD/DVD review)

July 13, 2023 Christian Carey

Thomas Adés Dante Los Angeles Master Chorale, Los Angeles Symphony, Gustavo Dudamel, conductor Nonesuch CD Thomas Adés The Dante Project London Symphony Chorus, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Koen…

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Balmorhea – Pendant World on DG (CD Review)

July 7, 2023 Christian Carey

Balmorhea Pendant World Deutsche-Grammophon In recent years, Deutsche-Grammophon has been releasing crossover albums incorporating the work of pop/electronic artists, particularly those who sit in the post-rock and ambient pockets. Balmorhea,…

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Joe Hisaishi: A Symphonic Celebration

July 3, 2023 Tyran Grillo

Many people’s first exposure to the world of Studio Ghibli and its star director, Hayao Miyazaki, was My Neighbor Totoro. For me, it was Laputa: Castle in the Sky. I…

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Timothy Schwarz – The Living American (CD Review)

June 30, 2023 Christian Carey

Timothy Schwarz The Living American Albany Records Violinist Timothy Schwarz has commissioned, performed, and recorded a number of pieces by contemporary composers. His latest release on Albany, The Living American,…