Night After Night

Writing, a blog, and a newsletter. By Steve Smith.

Boston Symphony Orchestra

  • Bath Time Lessoning: Hans Abrahamsen.

    The Girl's continuing journey through music, with The Dad taking notes. Barbara Hannigan singing with the Berlin Philharmonic (Photograph: YouTube) Hans Abrahamsenlet me tell youBarbara Hannigan, Boston Symphony Orchestra/Andris Nelsons(WCRB broadcast; 2016) "Pretty," says The Girl, who is far more intent on jumping, splashing, and soaking papa. Transcribed Feb. 6, 2016.

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  • After 20 years, Keith Lockhart keeping the Pops youthful

    Keith Lockhart, by Suzanne Kreiter/Boston Globe "After 20 years, Keith Lockhart keeping the Pops youthful"Boston GlobeMay 5, 2015 My front-page story about Keith Lockhart and his eventful journey to the Boston Pops, with which institution he celebrates his 20th anniversary in a spring season that starts tonight (May 6) with a swanky concert featuring Bernadette

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  • Avant Music Festival at the Wild Project, February 16, 2013

    Matoaka Little Eagle, Cleek Schrey, Mary MacKenzie and Jessica Schmitz, by Julieta Cervantes/The New York Times Avant Music Festival at the Wild Project, February 16, 2013The New York Times, Feb. 20, 2013 Last month I was lucky enough to get to hear a live performance of John Cage's Apartment House 1776 as part of the

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