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Sloshing in Symphonic Waters
John Luther Adams’s “Sila: The Breath of the World” had its premiere in an outdoor performance in Lincoln Center’s Hearst Plaza.
A Pianist and Pedagogue, Saluting a Pair of Giants
The pianist Gerald Robbins played a program of Handel and Brahms at Bargemusic.
John Luther Adams’s ‘Sila’: New work occupies Lincoln Center plaza
New work by Pulitzer winner John Luther Adams offers music-video aesthetic and appeal.
RIP Carlo Bergonzi
The great tenor Carlo Bergonzi has died, shortly after his 90th birthday.
Zambello’s Glimmerglass festival: strong parts looking for a greater whole
Francesca Zambello offers an energetic program at Glimmerglass for one-third of WNO’s budget.
Opera of an Artist’s Life, Cut Short
Marc-André Dalbavie’s latest work, based on the painted memoir of the artist Charlotte Salomon, has its premiere at the Salzburg Festival on Monday.
Commission for Dead Composer, and Other Pieces
The eclectic program played by the Knights on Tuesday at the Naumburg Bandshell featured works by Stravinsky, Ligeti and Sufjan Stevens.
The Thrill of a Lifetime, Tinged by Teary Respect
The National Youth Orchestra, whose members range in age from 16 to 19, projected both eagerness and depth in its concert at Carnegie Hall on Tuesday.
A Youthful Vigor, Flowing Through to His Fingertips
Conor Hanick played, in his own words, an “unorthodox” program at the International Keyboard Institute and Festival on Monday.
At 50, Festival Is Reunion of Sorts
In its 50th year, the Festival of Contemporary Music has focused on the work of Tanglewood Music Center fellows, young and old.
