The New York Times – Music:
With neither encores nor speeches, this ensemble presented a subtly clever, cogent and complete pair of concerts at Carnegie Hall.
Author: Oussama Zahr
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Review: This ‘Magic Flute’ at the Met Lacks Some Luster
The New York Times – Music:
Mozart’s opera, tailored to families in this staging, is big on spectacle and let’s-put-on-a-show verve. What shines? Kathryn Lewek as Queen of the Night.
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Review: A New York Philharmonic Staple Outshines a Flashy Premiere
The New York Times – Music:
Rachmaninoff’s Symphonic Dances was the highlight of a program that also included the New York debut of Bryce Dessner’s evocative Concerto for Two Pianos.
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At the Philharmonic, Violin Concertos as Alike as They Are Different
The New York Times – Music:
In back-to-back programs, the orchestra presented concertos by Beethoven and Benjamin Britten.
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Review: Ligeti’s Fascinating Polyrhythm at the New York Phil
The New York Times – Music:
The conductor Susanna Mälkki built a program around Ligeti’s Piano Concerto, propelled by the soloist Pierre-Laurent Aimard.
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Review: An Unexpectedly Relevant Oratorio at the Philharmonic
The New York Times – Music:
Planned over a year ago, Handel’s “Israel in Egypt” was presented while the Israel-Hamas war unfolds in the Middle East.
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Review: Kate Lindsey Brings Women’s Tales to the Armory
The New York Times – Music:
Kate Lindsey, accompanied by the pianist Justina Lee, programmed cycles of life, love and creation by Schumann and Fauré.
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Riccardo Muti Takes a Victory Lap With the Chicago Symphony
The New York Times – Music:
The orchestra’s former conductor — now its music director emeritus for life — opened Carnegie Hall’s season with a two-night engagement.
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Verdi’s ‘Nabucco’ and Requiem Showcase the Met Opera Chorus
The New York Times – Music:
The company’s opening week included performances of “Nabucco” and the Requiem.