Michael Tilson Thomas and the New World Symphony, April 2018 "Life is precious.” – Michael Tilson Thomas When I visited Miami's New World Symphony back in 2018, I had the
Matias Tarnopolsky and Gustavo Dudamel at David Geffen Hall, 3/11/25. Peter Matthews To be frank, I couldn't care less about what the NY Phil is playing in 2026. For me,
Nico Muhly with Renaud Capuçon, Marin Alsop and the New York Philharmonic, 3/10/25. Peter Matthews According to his publisher's website, Nico Muhly has written more than 300 works over the
Vienna Philharmonic with Riccardo Muti, Carnegie Hall, 3/1/25. Pete Matthews In January 2003, I took my first-ever trip to Vienna: a five-day whirlwind that included visits to museums and palaces,
NY Philharmonic with Santtu-Matias Rouvali, 2/22/25. Pete Matthews Given all the highly-salivated publicity surrounding the NY Philharmonic's appointment of Gustavo Dudamel as its next music director, you might be
As the immortal Violent Femmes once opined: "I like American music Don't you like American Music (Baby)?" The Pixies, Coltrane, LCD Soundsystem – sure. But, what about classical music? With
Last night, Carnegie Hall was transformed into an outpost of Eastern European culture. There were flowers on stage and bouquets for the musicians. Patrons in black tie and glittering evening
As far as I'm concerned, summer's all about seeing music outdoors, whether it's at the beach, in a park, or out of town. Better still if it's in a place
NYO-USA at World Orchestra Week, Carnegie Hall, 8/5/24 For most of its history, Carnegie Hall was dark for the summer: a concession to the days before air conditioning when most
