Archive for 2008
Classical Year in Review
TOP TEN PERFORMANCES OF 2008 Inspirational keyboard performances dominated local stages […]
Wed Dec 24, 2008
at 12:59 pm
1 Comment
Two hornists to the fore in New World chamber finale
The French horn is the wild card of the orchestra, an […]
Mon Dec 22, 2008
at 1:30 pm
No Comments
The Gringo’s, er, Dummy’s Guide to zarzuela
This weekend offers a unique opportunity to experience a musical form […]
Sat Dec 20, 2008
at 3:01 pm
1 Comment
Seraphic Fire serves up a stylish, springy “Messiah”
Tradition is defined in Webster’s Dictionary as “an inherited, established, […]
Sat Dec 20, 2008
at 1:56 pm
2 Comments
New “Amahl” makes a timely Christmas treat
It’s hard to believe there was once a time when a […]
Fri Dec 19, 2008
at 1:40 pm
1 Comment
Young cellist Weilerstein shows mature artistry in Dvorak
A decade ago, a teenage cellist performed a demanding recital […]
Thu Dec 18, 2008
at 1:43 pm
No Comments
The fourth hunchback is the charm
Rigoletto ain’t pretty. Sorry to be so blunt. But for […]
Tue Dec 16, 2008
at 12:29 pm
No Comments
Dvorak shines brightest in Delray Quartet opener
It’s not for nothing that the twelfth string quartet published by […]
Mon Dec 15, 2008
at 2:56 pm
No Comments
MTT and Ax close year with powerful Brahms and gracious Beethoven
The New World Symphony’s final orchestral program of 2008 centers on […]
Sun Dec 14, 2008
at 12:14 pm
No Comments
Russian soprano luminous in Palm Beach “Rigoletto”
What a bleak, pitiless landscape Rigoletto inhabits. Even by the standards […]
Sat Dec 13, 2008
at 4:14 pm
1 Comment
Master Chorale and friends bring a joyful holiday spirit
People coming together in order to accomplish something of a positive […]
Sat Dec 13, 2008
at 12:16 pm
1 Comment
Plain Dealer music critic sues, wants his paper and Cleveland Orchestra to face the music
Donald Rosenberg, former classical music critic of The Plain Dealer, is suing […]
Fri Dec 12, 2008
at 4:00 pm
1 Comment
Pianist shows poetry, needs interpretive seasoning
The major piano suites of Maurice Ravel have for years […]
Wed Dec 10, 2008
at 12:00 pm
No Comments
Basel weekend brings varied palette of Beethoven
Beyond paintings, palettes, and parking and traffic hassles, Art Basel has […]
Tue Dec 09, 2008
at 11:05 am
1 Comment
Gluzman’s Tchaikovsky ignites Boca Symphonia opener
The Ukrainian-born Israeli violinist Vadim Gluzman gave a blazing performance of […]
Mon Dec 08, 2008
at 5:22 pm
1 Comment
Florida Symphony makes impressive debut in mixed program
Since taking over as Concert Association of Florida CEO from founder […]
Sun Dec 07, 2008
at 1:56 pm
4 Comments
Miami Symphony, harmonica soloist mix it up with Latin flair
Conductor Eduardo Marturet has chosen a popular program with a Latin twist […]
Sun Dec 07, 2008
at 11:17 am
No Comments
Feldman’s “Rothko Chapel” a fascinating journey
Few composers offer such a study in stark contrast between their […]
Sat Dec 06, 2008
at 3:12 pm
1 Comment
Feldman’s “Rothko Chapel” on tap Friday night
There is a plethora of musical events to choose from this Art […]
Thu Dec 04, 2008
at 4:18 pm
No Comments
December Concert Calendar
Dec. 4. Florida Grand Opera: Verdi’s La Traviata. Ailyn Perez, Leonardo […]
Tue Dec 02, 2008
at 1:27 pm
No Comments