My “official” review is live at Classical Source, but I’m going to add a few comments here.
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Inaugurating the New and Recent Release Podcast
I’m going to take a crack at regularly showcasing new and recent releases that impress the heck out of me. Herein is the first edition.
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Hough / Vänskä / Minnesota Orchestra @ Carnegie Hall
My review is live at Classical Source. And for those who missed it, my review of the season’s first and well-programmed ACO concert can be found here.
Ugly Rumors from a Venerable Musical Powerhouse
I’ve recently heard from some colleagues who are very well connected to New York City’s musical organizations rumors that the manager of one of the most prominent and revered had hired — and generously paid — his well-known brother as a “consultant” some years back without going through the proper channels. Yes, these are “only rumors” — but when they come from people in different business and social circles, one tends to put a bit more credence in them. Someone may well need to hire a spin doctor, and soon.
Following the Biz: Three sites and a newsletter worth watching
Sorting through the classical music biz noise on the Internet is not easy, but I do have a few bookmarks — and an e-mail subscription — that are well worth integrating into your routine.
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On the Short Liszt of the Year’s Best
Of course I can’t pass up an opportunity to create a terrible pun, and in this case it’s apt. Yes, it’s the 200th anniversary of virtuoso pianist and underrated composer Franz Liszt, and the music world is being inundated by recitals and recordings. Naturally, it’s easy to be jaded about anything Lisztian under the circumstances, so I’m pleased to report that last night’s recital of some of the composer’s barnburners at Christ & St. Stephen’s Church in Manhattan (about a 5 minute walk from Lincoln Center) was one of the best programs I’ve seen all year. And the artist is a name you’re unlikely to know, but should. Continue reading On the Short Liszt of the Year’s Best
Dresden-on-the-Hudson: Goode / Rice / Luisi / MET Orchestra
My review is live on Classical Source. I’ll add that the orchestra, which has always given James Levine committed playing whenever they’ve appeared at Carnegie Hall, is just as in tune with Fabio Luisi, whose interpretations have very strong personality.
Langevin / Allen / Maazel / NYPhil @ Avery Fisher Hall 10/13/11
My review is posted to Classical Source.
Blythe / Gilbert / NYPhil @ Avery Fisher 10/4/11
My review is live at Classical Source. My quibbles with the Corigliano’s One Sweet Morning notwithstanding, it is a substantial work showcasing a superb singer that got a top-shelf US premiere. I recommend you give a listen when it becomes available — which it almost certainly will, as the telling forest of mics above and in front of the orchestra telegraphed. My guess: we’ll see it appear on DG Concerts early next year.
NYCMF: Trifecta of Quick Reviews
Here’s a quick look at three of this week’s New York Chamber Music Festival recitals – which would have been longer and more detailed were it not for a Windows 7 update that completely hosed my main PC. Continue reading NYCMF: Trifecta of Quick Reviews