Boulez @100
Pierre Boulez with the Chicago Symphony, Carnegie Hall, March 2009 "When he first entered class, (Boulez) was very nice. But soon he became angry with the whole world. He thought […]
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 Miami's New World Symphony back in 2018, I had the
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 what the NY Phil is playing in 2026. For me,
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, Nico Muhly has written more than 300 works over the
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: a five-day whirlwind that included visits to museums and palaces,
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 Gustavo Dudamel as its next music director, you might be
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 As was stated multiple times throughout the weekend, the now-20-year-old
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, LCD Soundsystem – sure. But, what about classical music? With
LCD Soundsystem Plays (Some) of the Hits at the Knockdown Center
I don't think I've ever spend $100 on a concert ticket in NYC (I realize I'm in the minority), but it was worth it to catch LCD Soundsystem this past