Baltimore Symphony's New Conductor Breaks a Racial Barrier
Jonathon Heyward is the first person of color to be the orchestra’s music director in its 106-year history.
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Jonathon Heyward is the first person of color to be the orchestra’s music director in its 106-year history.
The British tenor Allan Clayton’s portrayal of the title role in Brett Dean’s opera is personal, emotional — and a breakthrough.
The charms of Donizetti’s comic opera continue to elude, while a Holst rarity shines in an elegant fusion of music and movement
Savitri was given a rare outing in a concert that framed Holst’s Indian opera with works by Grace Williams and Britten, and closed with a boundary-crossing fusion that Holst would have relished<br>
The return of international orchestras and an increased focus on concerts outside London are welcome facets, but adventurous and ambitious programming feels in short supply. And, below, our pick of this year’s concerts