THE LONG AND SHORT OF SHOSTAKOVICH, AND JAZZY RAVEL

09vlad_cap-thumbStandard The Long and Short of Shostakovich, and Jazzy RavelBoth the obvious and the prolix sides of Shostakovich were represented on Sunday afternoon at Avery Fisher Hall.

PRAISE OF MARY AT EVENTIDE RESOUNDS ACROSS 400 YEARS

Boston Baroque’s song executive, Martin Pearlman, says he considers the Vespers one of the ensemble’s signature functions, with great reason.

PATRICIA TRAVERS, VIOLINIST WHO VANISHED, DIES AT 82

07travers_CA0-thumbStandard Patricia Travers, Violinist Who Vanished, Dies at 82Ms . Travers was a kid expert who appeared with most of the world’s heading orchestras, but left the spotlight from the early 1950s until her death.

AN ADAGIO FOR STRINGS, AND FOR THE AGES

07barber1-thumbStandard An Adagio for Strings, and for the AgesSamuel Barber’s centenary year is being distinguished by performances of his functions, together with the Adagio, his many important composition.