The ensemble-in-residence partnered with Kronos Quartet’s Paul Wiancko for an enriching performance of Schubert’s String Quintet.
The pianist’s vision of music as a unifying force came with plenty of crowd-pleasing favorites.
For “In Winter’s Glow” the ensembles programmed unusual repertory and blended their sound effectively.
In its 26th year, American Bach’s performance of Handel’s beloved oratorio is still fresh and urgent.