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Dial M for Mahler
The “iPhone Marimba Man†accused of ruining the New York Philharmonic’s recent Mahler 9th was stoned to death this past weekend in a secluded alley of the city’s meat-packing district. “It’s a dirty job, but someone has to do it,†said one conductor wearing a woolen ski mask to conceal his identity. Photographers from New…
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Three Symphonies for the Price of One
Here in Houston, it isn’t just the bronze commemorative star in front of Jones Hall that honors the legendary German conductor Christoph Eschenbach. Loyal fans in the city honor him with their presence and rapt attention. The orchestra members honor him with their finest performances. For music-loving Texans, he is a hero in the truest…
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Watching Tone Poems in Houston
Before moving to Houston, “Sound and Vision†suggested to me David Bowie’s flashy 1990 tour, the name taken from one of my favorite tracks on his legendary Low. But now the phrase reminds me more of Houston Symphony, with its ongoing “Sound Plus Vision†series. During the 24 years that I lived in Boston, I don’t…