Reviews

Jim Farber - October 7, 2019

Knoxville: Summer of 1915, Jean-Yves Thibaudet’s raucous Gershwin concerto, and Copland’s Appalachian Spring make for a summery opener at Disney Hall.

Nicholas Jones - October 7, 2019

The beloved soprano ranges from intimate classics to new operatic works in recital with pianist Richard Bado.

Catriona Barr - October 6, 2019

Jan Dismas Zelenka, a Bach contemporary, gets a boost from CBS’s energetic handling of one of his big works.

Jeremy Reynolds - October 6, 2019

A new chamber opera pulled from the headlines packs a wallop.

Richard S. Ginell - October 6, 2019

Christian McBride and Brian Blades join the pianist in an endlessly inventive set of fresh-sounding standards.

Andrew Gilbert - October 6, 2019

The world’s longest-running jazz festival is still tops.

Steven Winn - October 6, 2019

Prodigy Maria Dueñas burns through Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto in her debut with the SFS.

Michael Zwiebach - October 1, 2019

There’s no lack of music about nature, but this thoughtfully designed concert brought things together in an especially pleasing way.

Tamzin Elliott - September 30, 2019

A big, excellent idea needs more attention to practical details.

Richard S. Ginell - September 30, 2019

Anne Sofie von Otter shines in a Berlioz song cycle.