The only constant in Neil Young’s decades of pointed political songs is that he’s bound to do some more, sooner or later. At times he responds to headlines. Other times he calls up distant historical events. He can tackle broad social changes or personal issues he’s been turning over in his head. He’s cozied up […]

Okay, here’s the short version of my take on The River in Reverse (after an inadequate 1 1/2 listens):
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The Social Security Six: Music Veterans Quietly Have a Landmark Year
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At its best, an opera about the death of Spanish writer Federico Garcia Lorca is a tour-de-force.
opera, Osvaldo Golijov

A worthy present for Mozart on his 250th birthday: an original, sometimes eclectic, and mostly well-written book about the composer and his operas.

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This year marks the 250th anniversary of Mozart’s birth and just about every classical performing group is paying tribute. Enterprising souls are marketing everything from standard keepsakes to off-the-wall Mozart items. Mozart Salami, anyone?
Books, classical music, Mozart

Bruce Springsteen’s latest album, widely billed as his homage to folk music, is a tribute to Pete Seeger.

Bruce Springsteen, Pete Seeger, We Shall Overcome

The current kings of sly-clown fox-rock, Eagles of Death Metal and Electric Six know how to put the fun back into rock and roll.

death by sexy, Rock, the eagles

A consumer guide for those who want the low-down on the best of the recent crop of music fundamentalists.
David Childers, Howe Gelb, Richard Leo Johnson

The Italian composer’s famous masterpiece “La Traviata” receives a production that is worthy of the opera’s enduring artistry.
Boston Lyric Opera, opera, Verdi