Classical Music – Page 113

The Pianist Vikingur Olafsson on ‘History’s Greatest Keyboard Work’

Bach’s “Goldberg” Variations, which Olafsson recorded for Deutsche Grammophon and is touring this season, is “like a life cycle.”

By David Allen

Classical Music Emerson Quartet Emerson String Quartet Music

After 47 Years, the Emerson Quartet Has One More Weekend

The group, famed for its rich vitality, easy power and a vast repertory that it recorded prolifically and toured tirelessly, is saying farewell.

By Zachary Woolfe

Classical Music Lee, Justina (Pianist) Lindsey, Kate (1980- ) Park Avenue Armory (Manhattan, NY)

Review: Kate Lindsey Brings Women’s Tales to the Armory

Kate Lindsey, accompanied by the pianist Justina Lee, programmed cycles of life, love and creation by Schumann and Fauré.

By Oussama Zahr

Black People Boulogne, Joseph (1745-99) Classical Music Ellis, Monica (Musician) Gateways Music Festival Imani Winds Koonce, Lee League of American Orchestras Rashad, Phylicia

Camaraderie and Visibility: A Festival for Black Classical Musicians

“You feel like you’re home,” a bassoonist said of the Gateways Music Festival, which for 30 years has provided Black musicians with performing opportunities.

By Steve Smith