Classical Music Performances
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Marc-André Hamelin Plays Haydn
Marc-André Hamelin, known for technical and artistic achievements alike, released a recording of Haydn's Piano Sonatas which exudes playfulness, humor and sheer delight. more...
The Boston Midsummer Opera entertained audiences on August 7th with a fun modernization of Così fan tutte, Mozart's comic opera about the pitfalls of love. more...
Brahms' Requiem at Tanglewood Concert Review
Audiences filled the Tanglewood lawn to enjoy "A German Requiem," performed by the Boston Symphony Orchestra and the Tanglewood Music Chorus. more...
Rossignol Concert at First Lutheran Church
The Rossignol ensemble explored the theme "Of Gods and Mortals" in their concert at the First Lutheran Church in Boston, Massachusetts on June 9, 2009. more...
"The Bartered Bride" becomes a Depression-era tale of youthful optimism in the hands of the Opera Boston on May 5, 2009. more...
John Harbison's 70th Birthday Concert
Composer, conductor and faculty member John Harbison celebrated his 70th birthday at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology's Kresge Hall on April 24. more...
7th Annual Shakespeare Concerts
On March 27th, the 2009 Shakespeare Concerts brought performances of works by Summer, Stravinsky, Amram, Korngold and more to the New England Conservatory's Jordan Hall. more...
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Dudamel Expands Repertoire With LA Philharmonic
By: Paula Edelstein
Dudamel's revitalized readings of Mozart's "Prague" and "Jupiter" symphonies get shouts of "Bravo Gustavo." Violinist Gil Shaham takes triple bows to standing ovation. more...
Dudamel Conducts Schubert and Berio
By: Paula Edelstein
Gustavo Dudamel has programmed an ambitious season that includes works from the Classical, Romantic, Post-Romantic, Modern and Contemporary periods to name a few. more...
Dudamel Conducts Giuseppe Verdi's Requiem Mass
By: Paula Edelstein
The death of the famous Italian poet Alessandro Manzoni in 1873 led Giuseppe Verdi to write his great masterpiece Messa da Requiem, known simply as the Manzoni Requiem. more...
Southern California Philharmonic
By: Michelle Corbin
The Southern California Philharmonic offers classical music at affordable prices making this entertaining and talented group a musical gem for the entire community. more...
Dudamel Conducts Mahler's Symphony No. 1
By: Paula Edelstein
The Los Angeles Philharmonic orchestra conducted by Gustavo Dudamel offered several powerful and memorable performances during the first week of its 2009/10 season. more...
By: Paula Edelstein
The much-anticipated performance of Beethoven's Symphony No. 9, by the Los Angeles Philharmonic, led by music director Gustavo Dudamel, was a truly amazing event. more...
Two Virtuosos, One Unmistakable Voice: Genius
By: Paula Edelstein
The multiple award-winning composer/arranger/pianist Herbie Hancock continues to move fluidly between the classical and jazz worlds during his performance with Lang Lang. more...
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