Classical Music
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Polyrhythms run through his music like a compulsive streak. They’re what give his works tension and majesty. Source
The virtuoso Gary Graffman, the teacher of Yuja Wang and Lang Lang, celebrated his birthday with musical royalty (and a grand-piano “Happy Birthday to You”). Source
John Eliot Gardiner and the Orchestre Révolutionnaire et Romantique played two thrilling programs of the composer’s not-at-all-soothing music. Source
Both the San Francisco Symphony and the New York Philharmonic performed the 1931 Violin Concerto this week, as Carnegie Hall began its season. Source
A choral work on the elevated park, a dance set to Bach and a rising conductor were among the highlights. Source
Andrew Norman’s symphony-length “Sustain” will have its high-profile premiere in a concert to open the Los Angeles Philharmonic’s centennial season. Source
Introducing and explaining contemporary classical music is essential work. Nightcap, a new series by the New York Philharmonic, is a good start. Source
With a new recording and a two-year, 36-city world tour, the classical musician of our civic life is pairing art and community action. Source
The composers Ashley Fure and Conrad Tao make their New York Philharmonic debuts with new works during the first two weeks of the season. Source
Our classical music editor offers more than 100 highlights from the coming season. Source
