The Classical Beat: May 9, 2010 - May 15, 2010
In performance: NSO with John Adams
Charles T. Downey reviews the first of John Adams's two NSO concerts, part of the Kennedy Center's "Perspectives" series devoted to his work.
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Anne Midgette
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May 14, 2010; 7:30 AM ET |
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In performance: Maurizio Pollini
Joe Banno reviews Maurizio Pollini's rescheduled all-Chopin recital at the Kennedy Center.
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Anne Midgette
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May 14, 2010; 7:05 AM ET |
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If cellos could talk
A few thoughts on programs for adult amateur musicians: more important than ever in a DIY culture.
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Anne Midgette
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May 14, 2010; 6:00 AM ET |
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Rediscoveries, overdue
Yet more "undiscovered" works by a master come to New York, giving rise to the question: what neglected works would you actually like to hear in an upcoming season?
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Anne Midgette
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May 13, 2010; 7:00 AM ET |
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On CD: Netrebko's Russian art songs
Joe Banno reviews Anna Netrebko's new CD, "In the Still of the Night."
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Anne Midgette
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May 12, 2010; 6:02 AM ET |
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In performance: WCO's "Cenerentola"
Joan Reinthaler reviews "La Cenerentola" as done by the Washington Concert Opera.
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Anne Midgette
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May 11, 2010; 6:15 AM ET |
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In performance: Jennifer Koh
Robert Battey reviews Jennifer Koh's Kennedy Center recital, the start of the Center's "John Adams: Perspectives" series (through May 22).
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Anne Midgette
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May 11, 2010; 6:10 AM ET |
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In performance: NSO family concert
Charles T. Downey reviews the NSO's family concert with the local premiere of the piece "The Composer is Dead" (text by Lemony Snicket).
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Anne Midgette
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May 11, 2010; 5:37 AM ET |
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In performance: 21st Century Consort
Joe Banno reviews the 21st Century Consort in a program that included the world premiere of "Characters," with music by Virginia composer Thomas Albert and words by the new Poet Laureate of Alexandria. (Yes, there is a Poet Laureate of Alexandria.)
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Anne Midgette
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May 10, 2010; 6:38 AM ET |
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In performance: Bach Sinfonia
Joan Reinthaler reviews the Bach Sinfonia, joined by lutenist Ronn McFarlane for a program of Vivaldi and a couple of new works.
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Anne Midgette
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May 10, 2010; 6:20 AM ET |
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In performance: Christine Brewer
Tom Huizenga reviews Christine Brewer's recital with Craig Rutenberg on the Kennedy Center's Fortas Chamber series on Friday night.
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Anne Midgette
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May 10, 2010; 6:05 AM ET |
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Link: Mahler CD overview
A link to Mark J. Estren's review in Sunday's Washington Post of four recent Mahler CDs.
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Anne Midgette
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May 9, 2010; 6:00 AM ET |
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