Editor Pick: Music

The Belgian early music ensemble beautifully sheds light on Bach's early cantatas and on one major source of his inspiration.

The AHE brought brio, bright colors, and a well-balanced period-instrument sound to Carnegie Hall on its U.S. tour.

This recording of the Midnight Mass and other Christmas music by the French baroque master definitely brings some joy to the world, no matter what holidays you may celebrate.

Kyo-Shin-An Arts brought together the venerable Cassatt String Quartet with masters of the shakuhachi, the traditional bamboo flute, and the koto, the Japanese zither, for a scintillating concert.

The Belgian quartet finds parallels in surprising places at the latest Aspect Chamber Music concert.

Interview with Nani Vazana, Ladino songstress, who breathes new life into a beautiful and endangered language.

The Parlando chamber orchestra opened its season with Tchaikovsky and challenging, rewarding new music by Joey Roukens and Jimmy Lopez.

The John Holloway Ensemble uncovers the passion in Henry Purcell's 'Fantazies,' while Isabelle Faust delivers revelatory performances of early (and early-ish) music for solo violin.

The Elements, a new work by five composers for violin and orchestra, commissioned by Joshua Bell, succeeded on all levels at David Geffen Hall.

Parlando's creative, themed concert programming includes audience engagement and even "chili pepper" ratings for listening difficulty.