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Hélène Grimaud's New CD 'Water' (Deutsche Grammophon) is Her Beautiful, Dark, Twisted Fantasy

In her liner notes for her new Deutsche Grammophon record Water, French-born classical pianist Helene Grimaud notes, "The theme of this album is water: as a source of life and inspiration." Ms. Grimaud goes on to discuss her uniquely holistic project--a meditation of the contrasting incarnations of water. There is a lot to ponder and consider, yes, based largely on Grimaud's stated intentions and what the sound, itself, is saying. Water is a fascinating intellectual journey. And no, it's not a CD you will ever put on just for background noise.
By Thomas Swan

  • REVIEW: Leon Botstein's The Orchestra Now All Thumbs-Up, in 'Beethoven's Likes' at Carnegie

    The Orchestra Now (TON) is simple in its message and delivery: bringing orchestral music to new ears. These ears, though, are of a more youthful generation, or at least that was the demographic of Friday night's performance at Carnegie Hall, January 29. Real classical--heavy in its presence, unyielding in its impact--is what provides the foundation for music with substance. Apropos, Leon Botstein led a pitch-perfect program of Cherubini curio and Beethoven warhorse, buttressed by premieres of Ferdinand Ries and one Anton Reicha.
    By Ian Holubiak

  • Paul Meecham to Depart Boston to Lead Utah Symphony and Opera in July

    Baltimore Symphony President and CEO Paul Meecham will step down from his chair after a decade to assume the same post with the Utah Symphony and Utah Opera in July. He will succeed Patricia A. Richards, who is serving as the interim president.
    By Ian Holubiak