The AHE brought brio, bright colors, and a well-balanced period-instrument sound to Carnegie Hall on its U.S. tour.
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Theater Review: ‘Helen.’ by Caitlin George – Getting Inside Helen of Troy
In this compelling new comedy Helen of Troy is not a victim, a pawn, or a plot device, but an icon of feminist fortitude.
Read More »Music Review: Ensemble Correspondances – ‘Marc-Antoine Charpentier: Messe de Minuit’ (Christmas Music from 1694)
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.
Read More »Concert Review: ‘Kammerraku Promise’ – Cassatt String Quartet with Yoko Reikano Kimura (Koto) and James Nyoraku Schlefer (Shakuhachi)
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.
Read More »Concert Review: Quatuor Danel – “Genius in the Making,” String Quartets by Schubert and Debussy
The Belgian quartet finds parallels in surprising places at the latest Aspect Chamber Music concert.
Read More »Concert Review: Parlando Chamber Orchestra – ‘Odysseys’
The Parlando chamber orchestra opened its season with Tchaikovsky and challenging, rewarding new music by Joey Roukens and Jimmy Lopez.
Read More »Concert Review: Bass-Baritone Joseph Parrish, ‘Songs and Spirituals’
With charismatic stage presence to go with his vast talent and skill, Joseph Parrish may well have what it takes to become a widely celebrated soloist.
Read More »Music Reviews: John Holloway Ensemble – ‘Henry Purcell: Fantazias’; Isabelle Faust: ‘Solo’
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.
Read More »Concert Review: Joshua Bell and the New York Philharmonic – ‘The Elements’ (US Premiere) and Copland’s Third Symphony
The Elements, a new work by five composers for violin and orchestra, commissioned by Joshua Bell, succeeded on all levels at David Geffen Hall.
Read More »Quatuor Danel, Zemlinsky Quartet Open New Season of Aspect Chamber Music Series with Schubert, Debussy, Weber and More
Two October concerts will feature Quatuor Danel and the Zemlinsky Quartet with programs on the themes 'Genius in the Making' and 'Origins of Inspiration.'
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