Anastasia Tsioulcas
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Michael Tilson Thomas Revels in the Present With the New York Phil
Thomas, who is fighting brain cancer, conducted two ruminative works, Schubert’s “Great” Symphony and his own “Meditations on Rilke.”
Review: At the Philharmonic, a Guest Challenges Common Wisdom
The conductor Nathalie Stutzmann surrounded a showcase for cellist Alisa Weilerstein with idiosyncratic readings of repertory staples.
Review: Kronos Quartet Offers a Creative Snapshot of a Global Pandemic
A diverse group of composers presented nine new and recent works at Carnegie Hall on Friday, ranging from exuberant joyfulness to existential questioning.
Review: In ‘Difficult Grace,’ a Cellist Moves Beyond Classical Confines
In his wide-ranging multimedia program at the 92nd Street Y, Seth Parker Woods used different artistic avenues as channels for personal and communal exploration.
Review: A Composer Reconstructs Painful Family Stories
For the New York premiere of “Travel Guide to Nicaragua,” Michael Gordon sifted through a few mementos and fragments of scant narratives.
Review: Musicians of Color Reclaim Control in a White Space
In “Everything Rises,” the violinist Jennifer Koh and the bass-baritone Davóne Tines recount their complicated relationships with classical music.