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.
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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 »Music Reviews: Tom Waits Reissues, plus Wilco, the Brother Boys, Logan Ledger, and a Nanci Griffith Tribute
All five Tom Waits reissues offer evidence of Waits’s singular talent via soundscapes that draw on everything from blues, Kurt Weill, and carnival music to Captain Beefheart, sea shanties, and jazz.
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.'
Read More »Exclusive Interview: Parlando Founder and Music Director Ian Niederhoffer Previews October 4 ‘Odysseys’ Concert, with Music of Tchaikovsky, Jimmy Lopez, Joey Roukens
Parlando's creative, themed concert programming includes audience engagement and even "chili pepper" ratings for listening difficulty.
Read More »Music Reviews: Miles Davis, Bobby Sutliff, Mac Wiseman, Clarence White, Shadwick Wilde, and the Sextones
An anthology collects nine classic Miles Davis albums. Plus Clarence White, Bobby Sutliff, and more.
Read More »Jazz Reviews: Dimitri Landrain Sets Up on ‘Astor’s Place’; Albare Celebrates ‘Freedom’
Full of harmonic subtleties, suggestive moods, and deep grooves, these nine original Landrain compositions shine with craft and reflect the international influences the pianist has absorbed in his travels.
Read More »Beijing Music Festival Returns with 24 Days of Music, Opera, and Multimedia
Returning after a COVID hiatus, the 25th/26th Beijing Music Festival promises to be as enlightening and impressive as ever.
Read More »Music Reviews: Fleetwood Mac’s ‘Rumours Live,’ Willie Nelson’s ‘Bluegrass,’ Genya Ravan’s Reissues, and More New Releases
Reviewed: a previously unreleased Fleetwood Mac live set, Willie Nelson's Bluegrass, Genya Raven reissues, and more.
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