The reviews are in:
Boston Classical Review: Zander and Boston Philharmonic bring out the subversive charm of Mahler’s Fourth
"Tempos unfolded just as they should. The scherzo—led by concertmaster Gregory Vitale’s acerbic, scordatura solos—tripped with impressively light feet and the finale moved with purpose...“Wir geniessen die himmlischen Freuden,” was delivered by soprano Claire Booth with alluringly pure tone." -Jonathan Blumhofer, Read the full review at Boston Classical Review.
The Harvard Crimson: BPO Performs Strauss and Mahler A Picturesque Retrospective of Life and Death
"In “Beim Schlafengehen” (“At Bedtime”), her [Claire Booth] voice blended more seamlessly with the orchestra, creating an ethereal experience that enveloped the audience in a starry, dream-like soundscape." - Dailan Xu. Read the review on The Crimson.com.
Boston Musical Intelligencer: BPO Illuminates Strauss and Mahler
"Strauss’s Four Last Songs, with Claire Booth as the soprano soloist. Calm and resignation pervade throughout the valedictory set. In Frühling’s powerful longing, Booth’s soaring soprano line evoked the trees and sky described in the text. Chord progressions that slow through repeated half steps convey the lingering end of summer in September. The lower part of her mezzo-soprano range showed Booth at her best with a warm and mellow sound. The closing horn solo was unforgettable, as was the orchestra’s subtle lingering over the closing notes." -Dinah Bodkin, Read the full review at classical-scene.com.
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