Music in A Time of Transition at Saint Thomas Church
"The boy’s voice is so compelling to us because it’s like the caterpillar, the butterfly or it’s like the […]
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Coda: Michael Tilson Thomas Conducts His Final Concerts at the New World Symphony
Michael Tilson Thomas with the New World Symphony, 3/29/25 Photo: Alex Markow "A 'coda' is a musical element at the
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Boulez @100
Pierre Boulez with the Chicago Symphony, Carnegie Hall, March 2009 "When he first entered class, (Boulez) was very nice. But
Preview: Michael Tilson Thomas Conducts the New World Symphony For the Final Time
Michael Tilson Thomas and the New World Symphony, April 2018 "Life is precious.” – Michael Tilson Thomas When I visited
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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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The Mannes Orchestra Perform American Music at Alice Tully Hall
As the immortal Violent Femmes once opined: "I like American music Don't you like American Music (Baby)?" The Pixies, Coltrane,
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