The New York Times – Music:
Over two nights at Carnegie Hall, the Boston Symphony Orchestra presented the New York premieres of works by Thierry Escaich and Thomas Adès.
Category: Boston Symphony Orchestra
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For the Conductor Charles Munch, Virtuosity Meant Taking Risks
The New York Times – Music:
This 20th-century maestro could be extreme at the podium, but he also believed in the “beauty, joy and goodness” of an artist’s calling.
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Gail Samuel Leaves Boston Symphony Less Than 2 Years Into Tenure
The New York Times – Music:
Gail Samuel took the helm of one of America’s most storied orchestras in 2021, and was the first woman to lead the institution.
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In His Twilight, a Conductor Revisits Where His Career Dawned
The New York Times – Music:
Michael Tilson Thomas, in the face of an aggressive brain cancer, returned to his roots to conduct the Boston Symphony Orchestra at Tanglewood.
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A Star Maestro, Fighting Brain Cancer, Finds Peace in Music
The New York Times – Music:
Michael Tilson Thomas, who returned to Tanglewood, where his career first took off, refuses to be confined by his illness.
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5 Classical Music Albums You Can Listen to Right Now
The New York Times – Music:
A Strauss Anthology, a tribute to George Antheil and a string quartet by Mary Halvorson are among recent releases.
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The Boston Symphony cancels its European tour over virus concerns.
The New York Times – Music:
The orchestra has also reported a surge in cases among its players.
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When the Orchestra Is the Star of the Opera
The New York Times – Music:
Singers tended to fade into the background in a concert presentation of “Wozzeck” and some productions at the Metropolitan Opera.