Classical Music
Pinchas Zukerman Leads a Puzzling Program
At Symphony Hall on Saturday evening, the violinist Pinchas Zukerman conducted the Boston Symphony Orchestra in a program of Strauss, Bruckner, Mozart, and Haydn. WHRB reviews the concert.
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Classical Music for Every Quarantine Mood
Did COVID-19 cancel your graduation? Is social distancing making you feel socially distant? We consider the emotions of quarantine and the perfect music to accompany each one.
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The "What Could Have Been" Orgy
On May 6, WHRB presented the "What Could Have Been" Orgy, a celebration of the Boston area's classical musicians and their resilience in the face of the ongoing pandemic. Here are all the interviews that were featured in the broadcast.
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"You've Got to Play the Words":…
As part of the "What Could Have Been" Orgy, H+H artistic director Harry Christophers discusses the pandemic, conducting the St. Matthew Passion, the state of period performance, and his own fascinating career.
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NPR’s From the Top Broadcasts
The hour-long showcase of America’s talented young classical musicians can be heard on Sundays at 5:00 p.m., beginning March 7, 2021.
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The Beethoven Orgy
From December 11th to 18th, the Beethoven Orgy celebrates Ludwig van Beethoven's 250th birthday. Tune in for warhorse symphonies and obscure musical jokes, historic performances, an interview with Alex Ross, and the Metropolitan Opera's broadcast of Fidelio.
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Remembering Leon Fleisher
On Friday, August 14 from 1-8 PM, WHRB presented a tribute to the legendary American pianist Leon Fleisher, featuring selections from Fleisher's decades-long discography and remembrances from his former students and colleagues.
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Imagination and Retrospection in "the space…
Eric Nathan's dazzling orchestral landscapes look around at our world for inspiration and surprise us with what they discover.