French pianist Jean-Yves Thibaudet saved the concert during Camille Saint-Saëns’s Piano Concerto No. 5.
From Wagner to My Fair Lady. the disc is a varied showcase for the Norwegian soprano, though the recording leaves something to be desired.
The violinist’s novel interpretations — spotlighted at a March 20 concert — evoked the bold settings the pieces emerged from.
The “Northern Lights” program highlighted range and variation within a form that’s typically dedicated to setting its own limits.
The album is always fresh and unpredictable, despite conjuring inscrutable moods.
The March 19 concert demonstrated how the group has evolved and grown as it has continued down its unique path.
The company’s revival at the War Memorial Opera House delivers bravura dancing, live animals, and a bittersweet ending.
The March 17 concert at Monk Space featured works by Indigenous composers from the Navajo Nation to the Hawaiian Islands.
The conductor electrified the orchestra, even as his packed schedule makes him an unlikely music director pick.
Running through March 29, the musical immerses audiences in a pub-like atmosphere and boasts a lively ensemble.
