Seong-Jin Cho Tackles a Ravel Piano Marathon in New York
A skilled musician can play pretty much anything. But notes on the page of a score are just a starting point. Beyond that, what makes an artist well suited to…
Review: Vikingur Olafsson and Yuja Wang, Side by Side
When two pianists appear together in concert, the usual setup is for the curves of their instruments to hug in a yin-yang formation. The musicians face off across the expanse,…
Review: Riccardo Muti and the Chicago Symphony Offer a Rarity
The Tchaikovsky showcased the formidable discipline of the Chicago sound under Muti, with the orchestra’s famous brass section gleaming in the fearsome fanfares that function as the fate motif anchoring…