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CNE Journal

Encountering Wagner


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By Brian McCreath
Richard Wagner, one of history's most complex figures, becomes a little more understandable at his Swiss villa. But only a little.
Music

Celebrating Tanglewood


By Brian McCreath
Western Massachusetts is the summer home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra, where music, nature and personalities come together in a legendary setting. Here is a rundown from the WGBH's Classical New England staff about the celebration of 75 years of Tanglewood.
SUMMER ARTS WEEKEND

A Classical Sunday in Copley Square


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By Brian McCreath
Trumpeter Alison Balsom is one of several spectacular performers featured in free performances at Copley Square on Sunday.
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Location Change for Classical Sunday in Copley Square


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By Brian McCreath
With the threat of rain, the Landmarks Orchestra will perform at 4:45 at Old South Church. Previous performers remain in Copley Square.
Classical New England

Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, 1925-2012


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By Brian McCreath
One of the greatest singers of the 20th century has passed away, 10 days shy of his 87th birthday.
CNE Journal

The Dual Lives of Esa-Pekka Salonen


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By Brian McCreath
Music by the Finnish conductor and composer is performed this week by both the Boston Symphony Orchestra and Discovery Ensemble.
CNE Journal

The Passion, Ancient and Modern


By Brian McCreath
The Handel and Haydn Society and Boston Modern Orchestra Project explore the story of the Passion through both the greatest of composers and the music of our time.
CNE Journal

2011-2012 Classical Mid-Season Report


By Brian McCreath
Boston Globe classical music critic Jeremy Eichler talks about significant stories of the classical music season so far.
CNE Journal

The Music of Downton Abbey


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By Brian McCreath
The drama, passion, and transformation of the Masterpiece Classic series is reflected in the film's soundtrack, written by John Lunn.
CNE Journal

Three Pianos: Regular Guys and Schubert


By Brian McCreath
Three friends channel the spirit of the Schubertiade at American Repertory Theater, partying with the piece of music you'd least expect.
CNE Journal

Charting Their Own Paths: Top 5 Orchestral Albums Produced In-house


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By Brian McCreath
In-house labels have energized the recording projects of several major orchestras.  Here are five of the best.
CNE Journal

Messiah In Our Time


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By Brian McCreath
How did a two-and-a-half century-old piece of music written for Lent become an iconic Christmas tradition of our time?
CNE Journal

A World Premiere From Boston Musica Viva


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By Brian McCreath
Cellist Jan Müller-Szeraws is the soloist in the newly composed Concerto di Camera II by Bernard Hoffer in a world premiere on Friday, Nov. 18.
CNE Journal

Arts, Culture and the Economy


By Brian McCreath
In a competitive global economy, how important is culture?
CNE Journal

Mahler Unleashed


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By Brian McCreath
New England Conservatory of Music President Tony Woodcock talks about NEC's celebration of Gustav Mahler's music.
Theater

Five Questions For Sean Panikkar



By Brian McCreath
WGBHArts contributor Brian McCreath sat down with tenor Sean Panikkar between reheasals for the Opera Boston production of Beatrice and Benedict.
CNE Journal

Opera Boston's Béatrice et Bénédict


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By Brian McCreath
A modern twist enlivens this weekend's production of Berlioz's comedic love story.
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Alisa Weilerstein Wins MacArthur Grant


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By Brian McCreath
One of the most exciting musicians of our time is recognized with a so-called "Genius Grant"
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The Bartok Experience



By Brian McCreath
In November 2008, thanks to the Celebrity Series of Boston, we had the chance here in Boston to experience the connections between Bartók's work and its spiritual (and sometimes actual) source material in a fiery, colorful, visceral way.
A Celtic Sojourn

Brian O'Donovan Hosts The Lowell Folk Festival


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By Brian McCreath
Among the stellar lineup of world musicians coming up at the Lowell Folk Festival on July 30 is the Irish band Dervish. Brian O'Donovan will be hosting Dervish on the main stage at the festival and will be broadcasting live from Lowell all afternoon on July 30. If you are there, come by and say hello.
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The Bach Hour

Two Masterpieces From Altenburg, Germany


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By Brian McCreath
This week's program takes you to the Schloßkirche in Altenburg to hear an instrument Bach himself performed on when it was built.
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The Berlin Philharmonic


By Brian McCreath
Hear performances by one of the world's great orchestras, from concerts at their dynamic home concert hall.
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In Performance, week of Apr. 18


By Brian McCreath
Here is more information about the performers and presenters featured this week.
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Classical Musicians Perform to Benefit Japan


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By Brian McCreath
Music always has a healing power, but these events make that power a tangible reality.
Live from Fraser

Igudesman & Joo


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By Brian McCreath
The seriously fun classical duo brings "A Little Nightmare Music" to our Fraser Performance Studio.
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Boston Symphony and Andris Nelsons: The Reviews


By Brian McCreath
Read what the critics had to say about the young Latvian conductor's performance with the BSO at Carnegie Hall on Thursday.
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The Concert Hall Re-set Button


By Brian McCreath
When everything familiar bursts into the remarkable.
Classical Concerts

The Bartók Experience


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By Brian McCreath
The Takács Quartet, Muzsikás, and Márta Sebestyén take us into the soul of the Hungarian composer's music.
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My Favorites: Mahler's Third and the Goldbergs


By Brian McCreath
We've asked you for yours;  here are some of ours.

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The Artistry of Innovation


By Brian McCreath
Creativity and technology, on the stage and beyond.
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Popcorn With That Beethoven?


By Brian McCreath
Orchestras at the multiplex:  a mixed bag.
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Bach's Christmas Oratorio


By Brian McCreath
Hear Bach's masterpiece for the Christmas season.

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Thomas Hampson and Mahler's Wunderhorn


By Brian McCreath
One of today's great Mahler interpreters performs some of the composer's most personal music.
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"My Nine Lives," Violin$, Alisa Weilerstein, and Who's Afraid of Modern Music?


By Brian McCreath
Leon Fleisher talks with Diane Rehm, Alex Ross sounds off on modern music, and how much would you pay for a violin?
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Classical In The News


By Brian McCreath
Check out some recent NPR pieces about classical music.
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For St. Andrew's Day


By Brian McCreath
I suppose with a name like mine, it shouldn't come as any surprise that Scotland figures prominently in my background.
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A Concerto With Movie DNA


By Brian McCreath
Nikolaj Znaider joins the Vienna Philharmonic for Korngold's Violin Concerto, a piece built on film themes.
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Flash Mob Hallelujah!


By Brian McCreath
The collision of George Frederick Handel and a shopping mall food court.
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Buchbinder's Brahms


By Brian McCreath
The Austrian pianist takes on one of the monuments of the concerto repertoire.
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Extra Pledge Bonus: The Berlin Philharmonic!


By Brian McCreath
A hidden bonus with one of our thank you gifts.
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A Robust Cup of Mozart


By Brian McCreath
The Boston Symphony Orchestra serves up a rich performance on its own label.
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Under the Radar


By Brian McCreath
A musician you've probably heard without knowing it.
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Listen To This


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By Brian McCreath
Alex Ross, music critic for the New Yorker and author of The Rest is Noise, visits Cambridge this evening.
Music News

Pianist George Li Wins Gilmore Young Artists Award


By Brian McCreath
A young, Boston-bred pianist wins one of the most significant prizes in music.
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Can You See Music?


By Brian McCreath
The World's Alex Gallafent looks into Alexander Scriabin's synaesthesia, and conductor Marin Alsop discusses Samuel Barber with NPR's Scott Simon.
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Bach's Cantata No. 80


By Brian McCreath
For a translation of Bach's Cantata No. 80, visit Emmanuel Music.
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Cathedrals In Music


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By Brian McCreath
Hear musical responses to great cathedrals, and watch Building The Great Cathedrals.
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One More Swing Through Prague


By Brian McCreath
When music takes you there.
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Oct. 24: Richards & Fowkes Organ at First Lutheran of Boston


By Brian McCreath
One of Boston's premiere organs has just been expanded.
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Oct. 21: Classical, Beer, and a Chat


By Brian McCreath
Are there alternatives to how classical music concerts are presented?
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Oct. 20: Executioner's Goulash Anyone?


By Brian McCreath
The perfect meal to enjoy while listening to Czech music.
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Oct. 17: Bach's Cantata No. 180


By Brian McCreath
Find a translation here.
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Oct. 15: Mahler's Mahler


By Brian McCreath
A rare recording of the composer playing his own music.


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Oct. 13: Prague and Art Nouveau


By Brian McCreath
The Czech capitol was one of the centers of Art Nouveau.
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Oct. 12: Joan Sutherland, 1926-2010


By Brian McCreath
Learn more about the great soprano, who passed away yesterday.
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Oct. 11: Till Fellner


By Brian McCreath
If you liked this afternoon's performance of Beethoven's Emperor concerto, check this out.
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Oct. 8: What's Wrong With Classical?


By Brian McCreath
One blogger has some ideas to reinvigorate classical music.
Concerts

Schubert's Trios: The Man Behind The Music


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By Brian McCreath
Schumann's two piano trios, which are among his final works, provide a glimpse into the composer's vivacious personality and creative voice. Hear members of the Emerson Quartet and pianist Wu Han play both trios at Boston's Jordan Hall.
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Oct. 7: Jack Gallagher


By Brian McCreath
Music from an Ohio composer
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Oct. 6: The Czech Phil


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Oct. 5: Cellist Alban Gerhardt


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