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It was clear in this vibey number that the violinist and the band were feeling the spirit of the mariachi rhythms.
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Concert Review: Boulder Chamber Orchestra at Carnegie Hall with Pianist Adam Żukiewicz
A "virtuosic display of youthful joy" is how the pianist described the finale, but he also displayed a mature mastery of dynamics and flow, abetted by an orchestra that bloomed to match him.
Read More »Exclusive Interview: Pianist Adam Żukiewicz on Saint-Saëns, Chopin, and the Boulder Chamber Orchestra at Carnegie Hall
The pianist spoke with us about his upcoming concert at Carnegie, his Chopin project, and commissioning new music from Colorado to Eastern Europe.
Read More »Concert Review: Guangzhou Symphony Orchestra, Guangzhou Symphony Youth Orchestra – Opening Concert, Youth Music Culture Guangdong Festival, China
A concert of programmatic music by Holst, Saint-Saëns and Respighi opened this year's festival in style, back live (and online) after an all-online 2021.
Read More »Music Review: New Recordings of the Saint-Saëns Piano Trios and Brahms Clarinet Sonatas
Two new recordings of Romantic-era music from France and Germany are revealing in different ways.
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