Playing For Keeps
Are there any miracles left in the modern world? Is the concept of musical genius – represented by flawless technique […]
Classical
Brahms and Berlin
As you've probably noticed, I haven't been spending much in concert halls lately, preferring to pursue music of a whole
String Theory
After listening to the Berlin Philharmonic play Schoenberg and Brahms for 2+ hours at Carnegie Hall last night, I was
In Their Bones
Is there any musical experience on this planet greater than hearing the Berlin Philharmonic perform the four symphonies of Johannes
Settling “The Score”
After a hiatus of more than two and a half years, the New York Times has revived its blog The Score,
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A Juilliard Halloween
Ok, a chamber music concert might not be most people's idea of how to celebrate Halloween, but when the Juilliard
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Corner Orchestra
Although they've been around for 13 years, I wasn't familiar with the Brooklyn Symphony Orchestra before a friend invited me to their
Stochastic Finale
Here's another one for the books: after 8 1/2 years, Bethany's decided to hang up her WFMU mic so she