Tuesday , April 16 2024

Music

Music Reviews: Tom Waits Reissues, plus Wilco, the Brother Boys, Logan Ledger, and a Nanci Griffith Tribute

Tom Waits-Swordfishtrombones-Cover

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.

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Concert Review: Joshua Bell and the New York Philharmonic – ‘The Elements’ (US Premiere) and Copland’s Third Symphony

Jaap van Zweden leads the New York Philharmonic in the U.S. Premiere of 'The Elements' with combined works by Kevin Puts, Edgar Meyer, Jake Heggie, Jennifer Higdon, and Jessie Montgomery with soloist Joshua Bell and Copland's Third Symphony at David Geffen Hall, 9/29/2023. Photo by Chris Lee

The Elements, a new work by five composers for violin and orchestra, commissioned by Joshua Bell, succeeded on all levels at David Geffen Hall.

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Exclusive Interview: Parlando Founder and Music Director Ian Niederhoffer Previews October 4 ‘Odysseys’ Concert, with Music of Tchaikovsky, Jimmy Lopez, Joey Roukens

Ian Niederhoffer and Parlando

Parlando's creative, themed concert programming includes audience engagement and even "chili pepper" ratings for listening difficulty.

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Music Reviews: Fleetwood Mac’s ‘Rumours Live,’ Willie Nelson’s ‘Bluegrass,’ Genya Ravan’s Reissues, and More New Releases

Fleetwood Mac-Rumours Live

Reviewed: a previously unreleased Fleetwood Mac live set, Willie Nelson's Bluegrass, Genya Raven reissues, and more.

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