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Cleveland Orchestra brings daunting power, deep artistry to Mozart and Shostakovich – Jan 22, 2026

Some things require very little explanation or analysis, perhaps even none. […]

January 26 – Jan 22, 2026

Prague PhilharmoniaEmmanuel Villaume, conductorAndrew von Oeyen, pianistBlake Pouliot, violinistBeethoven: Coriolan OvertureMendelssohn: Piano Concerto […]

”What to Wear” provides a colorful blast of the New York past at BAM – Jan 17, 2026

Historical context in the arts is meaningful because it provides insight […]

Chelsea Chen brings lightness and charm to individual organ program – Jan 16, 2026

The organ is such an imposing instrument, not just an extraordinary […]

Brooklyn Art Song Society gives rare cycles fresh life – Jan 12, 2026

The Brooklyn Art Song Society is the leading presenter of art […]

Bellini’s music, fine cast carry the day over directorial excess in Met’s “Puritani” – Jan 01, 2026

This is a Bellini season at the Metropolitan Opera, which is […]

January 22 – Dec 22, 2025

Rachell Ellen Wong, violinistDavid Belkovski, harpsichordColeman Itzkhoff, cellistMatteis: Selections from Ayres […]

Met’s holiday “Magic Flute” refreshes the seasonal spirit – Dec 12, 2025

This is the time of the year for familiar comforts, and […]

A fresh First Symphony highlights COE’s Brahms program with Nézet-Séguin – Dec 10, 2025

Tuesday night’s concert in Isaac Stern Auditorium in Carnegie Hall was […]

Parlando explores jazz influences in classical music with mixed success – Dec 08, 2025

Ian Niederhoffer and his Parlando chamber orchestra are a didactic group, […]

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