For this 97-year-old conductor, the BSO is ‘the ideal of a symphony’
That was around 10 years ago. Now 97, Blomstedt is the oldest active major orchestral conductor in the world and a frequent ...
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At 85 conductor Benjamin Zander is in the prime of life
The founder of the Boston Philharmonic Orchestra has conducted more than a thousand concerts over five decades. He has no plans to slow down or step away from the conductor’s podium any time soon.
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The legendary Herbert Blomstedt, at 97, returns to Boston to conduct Schubert & Brahms
Conductor Herbert Blomstedt talks about his humble beginnings, love of music, and conducting Schubert & Brahms this weekend ...
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The Boston Symphony Orchestra And Andris Nelsons Announce Two Programs At Carnegie Hall
The Boston Symphony Orchestra (BSO) and Music Director Andris Nelsons have announced two programs as part of Carnegie Hall's ...
Barenaked Ladies, Emmylou Harris and Graham Nash join Tanglewood series
They join the previously announced James Taylor, Bonnie Raitt and more for Tanglewood's annual Popular Artist Series.
Boston musician spreads love of playing classical music to children in underserved communities
A Black musician has made it his mission to connect kids in underserved neighborhoods in Boston with classical music.
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Nathalie Stutzmann has her Boston Symphony Orchestra conducting debut with ‘The Firebird’
Pristine classical music seeped into the brisk air through the window creases of Symphony Hall last weekend, as the Boston ...
Review: Two Operas Come Knocking on the Canon’s Door
Rarities that deserve their place in opera returned to stages last week: “Die Tote Stadt,” in Boston, and “L’Amant Anonyme,” ...