A Casual Summer in the City
Peter Evans at The Stone, Mozart (well, Mostly), and assorted recordings
ReviewThe Rubin Institute: A Social Experiment
“It’s music criticism, no one’s going to die!” – Heidi Waleson
PerspectiveJulie Roset Sets Her Sights
Fresh off of her win at the Metropolitan Opera’s Laffont Competition, the early-music specialist plans her next steps
Vocal MusicApril 3, 2022: Six Hours, Three Concerts
In which I test the limits of time, attention, and New York City public transit to prove that concertgoing can indeed qualify as an extreme sport.
ReviewKeep Your Finger on the Pulse: Three Avant-Garde Albums to Bookmark
We got so many fantastic pitches this month, it seemed rude to review only one
New MusicA Sound of Contradictions
Graindelavoix: A case study in finding the elusive “Renaissance sound”
Early MusicJessica Pavone Is In Control
Her improv-with-guardrails "Lull" is an immersive experience for listeners — exactly the way she wants it.
New MusicMake It Up As You Go Along
There’s no wrong way to enjoy Ensemble Interactivo de La Habana’s debut album.
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