Written in 1893 and premiered just nine days before the composer’s death, the so-called “Pathétique” symphony has, understandably, carried with it the whiff of the grave. Its tragic finale even helped ...

Sunday was a special day for bass Morris Robinson, who marked the 25 th anniversary of his BLO debut (also in Aida ), with a ...

Seraphim shined most in a cappella pieces like the opening Hymn and O Radiant Dawn by James MacMillan. Highlights included ...

In music as in love, passion can be a double-edged sword. Take the Jerusalem Quartet’s performance at Jordan Hall on Friday night. Nobody’s about to argue that the ensemble’s Celebrity ...

The Boston Philharmonic Youth Orchestra under founding conductor Benjamin Zander opened their season Sunday at Symphony Hall with an intense program devoted to the relationship between old and new.

“The aspect of things that are most important for us,” Ludwig Wittgenstein once wrote, “are hidden because of their simplicity and familiarity.” The great philosopher wasn’t speaking of orchestral ...

Try though they might, not every season opener qualifies as a bona fide “event.” But Music Worcester’s did on Friday night. With the Philip Glass Ensemble on hand to curate a selection of the iconic ...

The New England Philharmonic is a talented all-volunteer orchestra. While their passion is undeniable, their resources and scale differ from larger professional ensembles. It’s good to keep this in ...

Boston Classical Review has an opening for a concert reviewer based in the Boston area. Solid knowledge of classical repertory is required as well as excellent writing skills. Classical reviewing ...