The New York Times – Music:
Also this season, the Berlin Philharmonic comes to Carnegie Hall, “Lincoln in the Bardo” arrives at the Metropolitan Opera and dueling “Toscas.”
Author: David Allen
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At Tanglewood, the Fresh Air Is Tainted by Tension
The New York Times – Music:
The Boston Symphony Orchestra’s summer home looks placid on the surface, but underneath the organization is waging war on itself.
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With Lizzo and Calm Flair, a Storied Venue Reopens for Summer
The New York Times – Music:
The gorgeously renovated Hunter Pavilion at Ravinia, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra’s off-season home, was inaugurated with a gala last weekend.
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Is This Bach’s Most Underrated Music?
The New York Times – Music:
The sprawling organ collection “Clavier-Übung III” is not as widely known as it should be. An excellent new recording could change that.
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Conductor Andris Nelsons Has Become a Cautionary Tale
The New York Times – Music:
Andris Nelsons’s abrupt departure from the Boston Symphony Orchestra shouldn’t be surprising to those who have witnessed his artistic decline.
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Klaus Mäkelä’s Talents and Faults With the Chicago Symphony
The New York Times – Music:
The Chicago Symphony Orchestra has placed a huge bet on Klaus Mäkelä for its future. It’s still too soon to tell whether that will pay off.
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Helmuth Rilling, Who Recorded Huge Swaths of Bach, Dies at 92
The New York Times – Music:
He was the first to record all of J.S. Bach’s nearly 200 sacred cantatas, a project that stood out not only for its range but also for its steadfast style.
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How the Cleveland Orchestra Stays at the Top of Classical Music
The New York Times – Music:
Our critic tracked one concert, from its first rehearsals to its first performance. Practice is only part of what makes this ensemble excellent.