United States Mozart, The Magic Flute: Soloists, Chorus and Orchestra of the Metropolitan Opera / Erina Yashima (conductor). Metropolitan Opera, New York, 11.12.2025. (RP)
The Met’s mini Magic Flute is a visual and musical holiday delight for all
Rick Perdian
Dame Jane Glover brings lightness and beauty to the NY Philharmonic’s Messiah
United States Handel, Messiah: Amanda Forsythe (soprano), John Holiday (countertenor), Nicholas Phan (tenor), Kevin Deas (bass-baritone), Music of the Baroque Chorus, New York Philharmonic / Dame Jane Glover (conductor). David Geffen Hall, New York, 10.12.2025. (RP)
Olesya Petrova’s lyricism and drama illuminate her Carnegie Hall debut recital
United States Tchaikovsky, Mahler, Rachmaninoff: Olesya Petrova (mezzo-soprano), Francesco Barfoed (piano). Weill Recital Hall, Carnegie Hall, New York, 5.12.2025. (RP)
Alfred Walker and Brittany Renee head a powerful cast in the Met’s Porgy and Bess revival
United States Gershwin, Porgy and Bess: Soloists, Metropolitan Opera Chorus & Orchestra / Kwamé Ryan (conductor). Metropolitan Opera, New York, 2.12.2025. (RP)
A new cohort of Ensemble Connect brings verve and virtuosity to their Carnegie Hall debut
United States Pärt, Janáček, Shostakovich: Ensemble Connect. Carnegie Hall, New York, 28.10.2025. (RP)
Tõnu Kaljuste brings transcendent beauty and emotion to Pärt at Carnegie Hall
United States Pärt: Maria Listra (soprano), Annika Lõhmus (soprano), Danila Frantou (countertenor), Raul Mikson (tenor), Toomas Tohert (tenor), Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir, Tallinn Chamber Orchestra / Tõnu Kaljuste (conductor). Carnegie Hall, New York, 24.10.2025. (RP)
Paavo Järvi and the Estonian Festival Orchestra bring perfection and purity to Arvo Pärt at Carnegie Hall
United States Pärt: Midori (violin), Hans Christian Aavik (violin), Nico Muhly (piano), Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir, Trinity Choir, Estonian Festival Orchestra / Paavo Järvi (conductor). Carnegie Hall, New York, 23.10.2025. (RP)
Transcendence and healing in two very different musical experiences at Carnegie Hall
United States Various: [1] Matthias Goerne (baritone), Daniil Trifonov (piano); [2] Annie Wu (flute), Joseph Vaz (piano). Carnegie Hall, New York, 19.10.2025. (RP)
