We’re a little bit country, we’re a little bit rock and roll — and, as always, we’re a classical bunch. It’s time for our concert roundtable: What shows to catch and tunes to listen to with Brian McCreath, Brian O’Donovan and Rob Hochschild.
WCRB’s Brian McCreath is the producer of WCRB’s Boston Symphony Orchestra broadcasts, the executive producer of WCRB's In Concert, and host of an interview podcast from WCRB called The Answered Question.
Rob Hochschild is an Associate Professor of Liberal Arts at Berklee College of Music
Brian O’Donovan is the host of WGBH’s A Celtic Sojourn.
I. Who: Chameleon Arts Ensemble
When: Sept. 23 & 24
Where: First Church Boston, Marlborough Street
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II. What: Leonard Bernstein Centennial Season Celebration, Opening Night
When: Sept. 22
Where: Symphony Hall
Tracks: (hosted by Frederica von Stade)
III. Who: Haydn and Mahler
When: Sept. 23 and 26
Where: Symphony Hall
What: Andris Nelsons developing a pattern of opening subscription season with an all-orchestral program, to put a spotlight on the BSO players — instead of big name soloist.
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IV. Who: A Far Cry (two concerts)
1. Dinnerstein Premieres Glass, with pianist Simone DinnersteinâÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂ
When: Sept. 22
Where: Jordan Hall
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2. Music in Migration, with pianist Heng-Jin Park
When: Oct. 21 and 22
Where: St. John’s Episcopal Church (Oct. 21) and the Gardner Museum (Oct. 22)
I. Who: Margaret Glaspy
When: Sept. 21
Where: Sinclair in Cambridge
Track: “Love Like This”
II. Who: Yasmin Levy
What: World Music
When: Nov. 5
Where: Berklee Performance Center
Track: “Mi Korasón”
III. Who: Joan Osborne
What: Sings the songs of Bob Dylan
When: Nov. 3
Where: Celebrity Series, Sanders Theatre
Track: “Quinn The Eskimo”
I. Who: Jazzmeia Horn
What: Berklee Beantown Jazz Festival
When: Sept. 30
Where: Columbus Avenue, South End
Track: “Tight”
II. Who: Regina Carter
When: Oct. 8
Where: Shalin Liu Performance Center (Rockport, Massachusetts)
Track: “Dedicated to You”
III. Who: Brian Blade and the Fellowship Band
When: Nov. 10
Where: Scullers Jazz Club
Track: “Farewell Blue Bird”
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