Justin Pumfrey
Tonight at 8:00pm, the Boston Symphony Orchestra welcomes back pianist Mitsuko Uchida for Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 4, and Andris Nelsons conducts Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 15 in the second concert of the BSO's "Decoding Shostakovich" series.
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The end (of the year) may be nigh, but we've got just the right tunes for dancing, reflection and "scream-singing" 'til the ball drops. -
It's been a terrific year for classical music. From passionate piano solos to lush orchestral works and beyond, here are our favorite classical recordings released in 2024! -
What does the holiday season mean to you? For me, it means Hallmark movies! Here are five classically-inclined Hallmark Christmas movies that are worth checking out. -
For some, it’s not Christmas until they hear “that one piece” of music. We’ve gathered ten more to add to your list!
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On The Bach Hour, Helmut Rilling conducts the composer's Cantata No. 84 and selections from the Mass in B minor, and guitarist Jason Vieaux and German Brass each offer distinctive interpretations in two of Bach's instrumental works. -
On The Bach Hour, one of the composer's frothier musical creations tells the story of a father, his daughter, and a hot caffeinated beverage that causes a minor rift in family relations. -
On The Bach Hour, the Finnish conductor leads the Los Angeles Philharmonic in Arnold Schoenberg's lush orchestration of the "St. Anne" Prelude and Fugue, and Masaaki Suzuki conducts the Cantata 73.
From NPR Music
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Two short operas that got their premieres at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. feature Black female protagonists. -
Discover a wide range of this year's most compelling classical music, from symphonic thrill rides and soaring voices to delicate baroque suites, ambient adventures and one groove-laden masterwork.
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On The Bach Hour, Ton Koopman leads Amsterdam Baroque in music that reflects the complexity of belief through one of the composer's most brilliant works, written for Easter.
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