There's more to Handel and the holidays than the 'Messiah.' A suite from his oratorio 'Judas Maccabeus' featured original instruments and superb soloists.
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Music Reviews: Cat Stevens, Lucinda Williams, and Joe Grushecky
A big-box edition of a Cat Stevens bestseller, four volumes of great covers by Lucinda Williams, and Joe Grushecky's collaboration with Bruce Springsteen.
Read More »Music Review: Flèche Love – Naga Part ll
'Naga Part ll' by Flèche Love is a beautiful and haunting album that will stir listeners' emotions and make them think.
Read More »Music Reviews: Joni Mitchell’s ‘Archives Vol. 2’ plus the Wandering Hearts & the Accidentals
A five-CD box set consists entirely of previously unreleased material from one of Joni Mitchell's most creative periods.
Read More »Music Review: Harpsichordist Jean Rondeau – ‘Melancholy Grace’
The French musician performs works by composers of the late 16th and 17th centuries on two harpsichords, one dating from the early 16th century.
Read More »Music Review: Jerod Impichchaachaaha Tate – ‘Lowak Shoppala: Fire & Light’
Tate combines traditional Chickasaw sounds and cultural themes with Western classical music through sophisticated orchestration and dramatic storytelling.
Read More »Concert Review (NYC): Classical Guitarist Berta Rojas (20 November 2021)
The Paraguayan classical guitarist paid tribute to female pioneers of the instrument with a rousing solo concert at the 92nd Street Y.
Read More »Music Reviews: Velvet Underground Tribute & Soundtrack Albums, plus Johnny Cash
New projects celebrate the work of one of the most innovative and influential bands in the history of rock.
Read More »Music Review: Sheri Miller – ‘Waking up to This Miracle Life’ (EP)
An unusual and satisfying fusion of blues-tinged purpose and pop-music spirit arrives from singer-songwriter Sheri Miller, happily back on the scene.
Read More »Music Reviews: Rolling Stones’ ‘Tattoo You’ (Super Deluxe Ed.), plus Elvis Costello’s ‘Spanish Model’ and New Holiday Music
The Rolling Stones' 'Tattoo You,' now available in a greatly expanded deluxe edition, could have easily ended up as a mess. Instead, it's often regarded as the group's last great album.
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