The celebrated young guitarist brought humor and drama as well as exquisite musicality and dazzling technique to a trendy new venue in Williamsburg.
Read More »Classical
Evgeny Kissin’s Well-Tempered Departure
The celebrated pianist on music, writing, his Russian background, his Jewish identity, and more.
Read More »Music Review: Anthony Braxton – ‘Trillium J: The Non-Unconfessionables (Composition No. 380)’ Box Set
With the release of 'Trillium J,' Anthony Braxton redefines - or at least redeciphers - what opera should sound like in the 21st century. Here's a hint: Compelling.
Read More »Music Review: Craig Leon – ‘Bach to Moog: A Realisation for Electronics and Orchestra’
Ever wonder what Johann Sebastian Bach would sound like with a little '70s gloss on top? Good, actually. It sounds damn good.
Read More »Music Review: Anthony Braxton – ‘3 Compositions (EEMHM) 2011’ Box Set
If you are adventurous in your listening choices and want a bit of the unknown to color your listening experience, then I heartily encourage you to listen to Mr. Branxton’s 3 Compositions many, many times.
Read More »Music Review: Matthias Goerne and Christoph Eschenbach – ‘Vier Ernste Gesänge,’ Lieder by Johannes Brahms
Both singer and pianist here display exceptionally soulful (as well as wonderfully compatible) senses of rhythm and timing, and timing is so important in conveying the spirit of these sublime songs.
Read More »Concert Review: Pianist Eric Zuber (NYC, 4/18/16)
Familiar preludes by Chopin and Debussy joined new ones by modern composers including the pianist himself in this stirring GetClassical at Yamaha Piano Salon concert.
Read More »Concert Review: The Kinnara Ensemble (NYC, April 10 2016)
The impressive (and overdue) New York City debut of a wonderfully accomplished professional ensemble took place in the amenable space of Christ Church United Methodist and featured works for double chorus by Brahms, Gabrieli, and Randall Thompson.
Read More »Concert Review: Le Poème Harmonique – “Airs de Cour” (NYC April 3, 2016)
The French Early Music ensemble's easy virtuosity frees it to inject plenty of fun into its concerts, enlivening the music with dramatic flair.
Read More »Music Review: Luca Buratto – ‘Live at Honens 2015’
The collection of live performances captured on this double album suggests a bright future for this versatile, intelligent, and soulful young pianist.
Read More »
Blogcritics The critical lens on today's culture & entertainment