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.
Author: David Allen
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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.
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Charles Mackerras Carried Janacek’s Music to the Future
The New York Times – Music:
Charles Mackerras, born 100 years ago, had a vast and versatile repertoire. But he also left an indelible mark on the legacy of at least one composer.
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The Most Magical, Moving Four Minutes in Music
The New York Times – Music:
Ravel’s depiction of an enchanted garden is so simple and wistful, I never want it to end.
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The Pittsburgh Symphony Plays How an Orchestra Should Sound
The New York Times – Music:
Under its music director, Manfred Honeck, the ensemble returned to Carnegie Hall for the first time in over a decade, flying in on a high.