A Mighty Generation of Musicians. A Moving Final Chapter.
The conductors Michael Tilson Thomas and Daniel Barenboim have continued to perform as aging and illness loom.
Posted inClassical Music Dialogues des Carmelites (Opera) Metropolitan Opera Opera Perez, Ailyn Poulenc, Francis
Review: Met Opera’s ‘Dialogues des Carmélites’ Revival
This revival of John Dexter’s production of “Dialogues des Carmélites” features a tightly knit cast led by the full-voiced soprano Ailyn Pérez.
Posted inClassical Music New York Philharmonic Radulovic, Nemanja Rouvali, Santtu-Matias Thorvaldsdottir, Anna
Review: A Guest Conductor Reveals the Philharmonic’s Potential
Santtu-Matias Rouvali, a contender for the orchestra’s podium, shined in “The Rite of Spring” — the piece Jaap van Zweden began his tenure there with.
Posted inBenedetti, Nicola Classical Music Content Type: Personal Profile Edinburgh International Festival
Nicola Benedetti Prepares Her Next Star Turn: Festival Leader
Nicola Benedetti is the first Scotland native and the first woman to serve as director of the storied Edinburgh International Festival.