Classical Music – MOSAEC

Martha Argerich, the Elusive, Enigmatic ‘Goddess’ of the Piano

Argerich, Martha Barenboim, Daniel Classical Music Dutoit, Charles Maisky, Mischa Switzerland

Martha Argerich, the Elusive, Enigmatic ‘Goddess’ of the Piano

At 83, the Argentine-Swiss pianist is at the peak of her powers. But she doesn’t want to talk about it.

By Javier C. Hernandez

Review: A Kronos Quartet Glow Up: New Players, Newly Lustrous Sound

Carnegie Hall Classical Music Harrington, David (1949- ) Kronos Quartet Wiancko, Paul

Review: A Kronos Quartet Glow Up: New Players, Newly Lustrous Sound

The venerable quartet returned to Zankel Hall with a typically eclectic program and a newfound emotional intensity.

By Corinna da Fonseca-Wollheim

The Conductor Joana Mallwitz Mixes Intensity With Approachability

Berlin (Germany) Classical Music Konzerthaus Orchestra Le Nozze di Figaro (Opera) Mallwitz, Joana (1986- ) Metropolitan Opera Opera

The Conductor Joana Mallwitz Mixes Intensity With Approachability

Joana Mallwitz, one of Germany’s fastest rising stars, makes her Metropolitan Opera debut in “The Marriage of Figaro” on Monday.

By Corinna da Fonseca-Wollheim

Under Trump, Kennedy Center’s Classical Offerings Will (Mostly) Go On

Classical Music Fellow Travelers (Opera) Kennedy, John F, Center for the Performing Arts National Symphony Orchestra Opera Washington (DC) Washington National Opera

Under Trump, Kennedy Center’s Classical Offerings Will (Mostly) Go On

The center’s opera company and orchestra are planning typical seasons. But one opera was withdrawn from the lineup by its creative team, which objected to the president’s takeover.

By Javier C. Hernandez