Classical Music – Page 6

Review: Handel’s ‘Hercules’ at Carnegie Hall

The New York Times – Music:

At Carnegie Hall, the English Concert made a case for “Hercules” as a strikingly modern dramatic oratorio of psychological and musical depth.

The New York Times – Music:

A decision by the orchestra’s board to fire its music director, Andris Nelsons, has set off protests from players, leaving their leaders scrambling.

The New York Times – Music:

Each night, the coat check at the Deutsche Oper in Berlin deals with hundreds of jackets, no matter how fancy the audience dresses.

The New York Times – Music:

Lise Davidsen’s recital at the Met Opera, Gustavo Dudamel leading “Romeo and Juliet,” and a violinist’s personal program are among our selections.

The New York Times – Music:

A new era for the orchestra begins in September, when Gustavo Dudamel officially becomes its music and artistic director.

The New York Times – Music:

György Kurtág, the eminent composer and Hungarian national treasure, has reached a rare milestone yet shows little interest in retirement.

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.

The New York Times – Music:

The orchestra’s leadership announced on Friday that it and the conductor Andris Nelsons “were not aligned on future vision.”

The New York Times – Music:

The executive director, Jean Davidson, said her departure reflects frustration at the turmoil that has engulfed the arts center.