The Architecture of Acoustics
Tracking the design of the modern concert hall
Mahler: His Time Has Come, Again
Mahler has become the measuring stick for conductors and orchestras.
Crossover
music + life
Conducting Cameras
The detailed choreography of Live From Lincoln Center.
The Producer
Legendary producer Steven Epstein on the art and science of making records sound right.
Channeling Scriabin
Pianist Xiayin Wang dives into beauty and tragedy.
discovery
Ornette’s Turnaround
A jazz master’s music seeks out the universal.
Celebrating Messiah
After 250 years, we still sing ‘Hallelujah’ for Handel.
Power Trio
Lang Lang, Mischa Maisky and Vadim Repin tackle the Russians.
recommended
Murray Perahia remains a Bach master; Poia Bayteiman plays Latin; A Marian Christmas from St. Martin’s Chamber Choir; Rautavaara’s concertos receive fine treatment; Bychkov’s Lohengrin is now one to beat; Gergiev and The Mariinsky find The Nose; Amsterdam Sinfonietta plays Czech; Skip Sempé sounds French; Renée Fleming sings Verismo; and the Russian Philharmonic Orchestra revivifies work by Max Bruch.
Messiaen’s Strange, Wonderful Gem
Holiday Delights
Listen has your wish lists covered.
The Electrostatic Panel Loudspeakers
An unconventional design finds respected followers.
remembering
Erich Kunzel
The maestro of the Cincinnati Pops.
