Review: The Boston Symphony Plays a Sober ‘Lady Macbeth’
The orchestra, under Andris Nelsons, gave a clear and controlled concert performance of Shostakovich’s crushing opera at Carnegie Hall.
As Changes Come to Boston Symphony, Conductor’s Contract Is Extended
The music director, Andris Nelsons, was moved to an evergreen contract, with an expanded role at Tanglewood. And Carlos Simon was named to a new composer post.
At Tanglewood, the Boston Symphony Displays Its Heritage and Uncertain Future
The orchestra is in a period of transition, but one thing that remains consistent is the enduring quality of its summer home.
Boston’s Mayor, Michelle Wu, Trades City Hall for Symphony Hall
Michelle Wu, a lifelong pianist, has played to prepare for mayoral debates. Last weekend, she joined the Boston Symphony Orchestra onstage.
The Boston Symphony Finds Surprises and Strengths in New Music
Over two nights at Carnegie Hall, the Boston Symphony Orchestra presented the New York premieres of works by Thierry Escaich and Thomas Adès.
At the Salzburg Festival, Riches, Retreads and Notes of Caution
Classical music’s pre-eminent annual event had more revivals than usual, but also a breathless new staging of Janacek’s “Kat’a Kabanova.”
At the Salzburg Festival, Riches, Retreads and Notes of Caution
Classical music’s pre-eminent annual event had more revivals than usual, but also a breathless new staging of Janacek’s “Kat’a Kabanova.”
5 Classical Music Albums You Can Listen to Right Now
A Strauss Anthology, a tribute to George Antheil and a string quartet by Mary Halvorson are among recent releases.
When the Orchestra Is the Star of the Opera
Singers tended to fade into the background in a concert presentation of “Wozzeck” and some productions at the Metropolitan Opera.