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Patrick Carfizzi Is ‘the Heart and Soul’ of the Met Opera
Patrick Carfizzi, a vibrant performer in supporting roles, has grabbed attention in a new production of Verdi’s “La Forza del Destino.”

N.Y. Philharmonic Adds 2 Premieres to a Diet of Classics
Jaap van Zweden, the orchestra’s music director, led new works by Joel Thompson and Tan Dun amid pieces by Mozart, Beethoven and Mendelssohn.

Yunchan Lim, Jan Lisiecki and Alexander Malofeev at Carnegie
Jan Lisiecki, 28, is the elder statesman alongside Alexander Malofeev and Yunchan Lim in a trio of recent recital debuts at the hall.

Review: Jews Flee to China in New York Philharmonic’s ‘Émigré’
“Émigré,” a bland oratorio about brothers who flee to China to escape Nazi persecution, was given its American premiere by the New York Philharmonic.

Review: Lise Davidsen Cements Her Stardom in Met Opera’s ‘Forza’
Lise Davidsen, entering the Italian repertoire at the company, was part of a superb cast as Verdi’s opera returned for the first time since 2006.

Review: A Musician’s Portrait, as Both Composer and Pianist
At the Miller Theater at Columbia University, the composer Amy Williams joined the JACK Quartet in playing her chamber music.

Review: Yunchan Lim Plays Chopin at Carnegie Hall
For his Carnegie debut, the fast-rising Yunchan Lim gave a confident and dazzling performance of Chopin’s 27 fiendishly difficult études.

Jaap van Zweden Bids Farewell, and Other Classical Highlights
The Philharmonic’s maestro ends his tenure, Igor Levit comes to Carnegie Hall, and the Metropolitan Opera takes a chance on reviving two recent hits.

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.

At 80, the Modest Queen of Contemporary Music Keeps Exploring
The pianist Ursula Oppens will celebrate her birthday at Merkin Concert Hall with a program drawn from the large catalog of works written for her.