Tag Archives: classical music

William Schimmel’s latest, 'Theater of the Accordion,' takes the instrument to heights that demand respect.

With rich harmonics, thrilling tension, and remarkable spatial awareness, the ACO made a thoroughly convincing case for how worthwhile it is to make the effort to present works like Beethoven's Symphony No. 7 with original instruments.

Classical crossover is big right now, and Ben Folds proves an uncommon master on these eight fascinating songs.

Cellist Inbal Segev, oboist Cynthia Koledo DeAlmeida, and pianist Jeffrey Biegel help make this collection an appealing album of modern classical music with a good balance of accessibility and sophistication.

Conductor David Hayes paired memorial works by Paul Hindemith (WWII) and John Adams (9-11) in a revelatory concert.

The contrast between classical-period instruments and modern ones is a bit like that between an original vinyl recording and a CD remastering.

I've heard it said many times and I agree that the period-instrument movement was one of the two or three most refreshing and lifeblood-giving events in a century to keep classical music alive.

The pianist's intellectual approach to the music was loving and respectful as well.

Todd Miller combines a deep Christian faith with an attitude of tolerance and acceptance, both of which influence his music and vocal style.

The first (and perhaps finest) of Arnold Schoenberg's masterpiece 'Pierrot lunaire' was released by the Wergo label in 1962, and is finally available on compact disc.