Classical Music
“Music after DEI,” by Don Baton
The adage that “the death of classical music is its oldest living tradition” is a cliché for a…
Shakespeare via Adams
“John Adams (b. 1947) is among the most celebrated composers active today.” I have quoted program…
A pianist’s impact
A recital by Evgeny Kissin in Carnegie Hall is a regular event—and “event” is the right word. A…
An oasis of the Bozart
H. L. Mencken once called the South the “The Sahara of the Bozart” (punning on the French…
Stemme in recital
One of our leading opera singers gave a recital in Carnegie Hall on Friday night. She is Nina…
Shining in Florida
America, so the received wisdom goes, is home to five great orchestras: the New York Philharmonic,…
“A Fischer in front of the Phil,” by Jay Nordlinger
In the last few days, the New York Philharmonic has been conducted by Iván Fischer, the Hungarian.…
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