THE LONG AND SHORT OF SHOSTAKOVICH, AND JAZZY RAVEL
Both 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
Ms . 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
Samuel Barber’s centenary year is being distinguished by performances of his functions, together with the Adagio, his many important composition.
