Steven Winn

Anchoring his program with Brahms's Op. 116, the pianist constructed a recital of suggestive connections.

The tenor interprets French songs of erotic longing and ecstasy with authority, nuance, and passion.

A program of ravishing beauty draws from the timeless Vespro della Beata Vergine.

The mostly American program provided a fine platform for four emerging opera talents.

The Spanish conductor deftly led some high-octane music-making.

Emanuel Ax, Leonidas Kavakos, and Yo-Yo Ma meld spirits in a sublime evening of chamber music.

An intriguing concept and strong performances lift short operas by Jake Heggie and Leonard Bernstein above an overly fussy production.

The orchestra shows versatility supporting Isserlis and in a lithe performance of a Haydn symphony.

Janáček and Tchaikovsky topped the bill, but smaller, less-familiar pieces provided the real highlights.

The North Bay orchestra demonstrates why it should be on any music-lover’s radar.