“Textures overall were transparent, with especially good support from the lower strings, and throughout Zander took care to make the theme audible. I could imagine a different 'enigma variations,' but not a better one.”
Boston Philharmonic unlocks Elgar’s “Enigma”
The Boston Globe
“Cello soloist Bailey drew the best out of [Dutilleux’ “Tout un monde lointoin…”], creating ethereal poignancy, purifying rapture, and sustaining compelling intrigue.”
Backward Looks, Compelling Play: Bailey and Zander
Boston Musical Intelligencer
“[Bailey’s] tone was cool yet singing, like a voice in the wilderness. The orchestra responded sensitively to make a strong case for a work that deserves to be heard more often.”
Bailey’s shimmering Dutilleux highlights Boston Philharmonic program
Boston Classical Review
"The BPO delivered a special tour-de-force Thursday night. Like in his other concerts, Zander exuded a compelling love of classical music — from the excited, animated flicks of his baton to the humanity displayed in his words and storytelling."
Dutilleux’s 'Tout un monde lointain…' transports its audience to a new world
The Tech (MIT)
The Boston Philharmonic Orchestra’s next performance features The Boston Trio in Beethoven’s Triple Concerto alongside Bruckner’s monumental Ninth Symphony, February 23-26.
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The Boston Philharmonic Youth Orchestra begins 2017 with a showcase of Concerto Competition winners and a new work by Michael Gandolfi on February 12.
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Photo: Michael J. Lutch
