A Pair of Pennsylvanians: The Philadelphia Orchestra at the Kimmel Center and the Pittsburgh Symphony at Carnegie Hall
Great music exists all over this country: from the northern plains, to southern California, and everywhere in between. Cross a […]
BAM Next Wave: FOR Real at BAM Fisher
In 2023, the Dutch harpist and self-described “music journalist” Andrea Voets has interviewed women about their struggle to achieve equality,
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yMusic Plays Music of Earth, Sea and New York at Zankel Hall
For 17 years now – or as long as this website has been around – the NYC-based chamber group yMusic
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Ravel @150: Jean-Efflam Bavouzet Plays the Complete Piano Music at the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center
“For me, (Ravel’s) music works the most when you do less.” – Jean-Efflam Bavouzet 2025 is the 150th anniversary of the birth
A New Day at the NY Phil: Gustavo Dudamel Announces the 2025-26 Season at David Geffen Hall
Matias Tarnopolsky and Gustavo Dudamel at David Geffen Hall, 3/11/25. Peter Matthews To be frank, I couldn't care less about
Nico Muhly’s New Violin Concerto and a Trio of Chestnuts at the New York Philharmonic
Nico Muhly with Renaud Capuçon, Marin Alsop and the New York Philharmonic, 3/10/25. Peter Matthews According to his publisher's website,
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The Vienna Philharmonic Soars With the Staples at Carnegie Hall
Vienna Philharmonic with Riccardo Muti, Carnegie Hall, 3/1/25. Pete Matthews In January 2003, I took my first-ever trip to Vienna:
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Back in the U.S.S.R.: Santtu-Matias Rouvali and Seong-Jin Cho with the NY Philharmonic
NY Philharmonic with Santtu-Matias Rouvali, 2/22/25. Pete Matthews Given all the highly-salivated publicity surrounding the NY Philharmonic's appointment of
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Winter Jazzfest Celebrates 20 Years of Improvised Music in Manhattan and Brooklyn
Jenny Scheinman All Species Parade Band, City Winery, Winter Jazzfest 1/10/25 Photo: Dan Lehner by Dan Lehner and Pete Matthews
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