A Baltimore-based oboist writes personal, opinionated essays about the classical music industry, including orchestra labor disputes and the pressures facing musicians. The posts mix sharp commentary on managers and institutions with reflections on why music matters.
Website: https://katherineneedlemanoboist.substack.com
A newsletter of concert reviews and personal essays about classical, choral and other music in Western Massachusetts and nearby Boston. Issues mix vivid critical writing with cultural commentary drawn from the author's Jewish practice, pop culture and politics.
A New York-based review and commentary blog covering opera, classical music and dance, with reviews of recent performances and obituaries of artists. Readers get informed, personal takes on specific productions and concerts in the city.
A Berlin-based opera and classical music blog offering personal reviews of productions and concerts, plus reflective essays on opera's place in contemporary city life. Readers get first-person critique with context on staging, composers and program curation.
Classical Explorer publishes detailed reviews of classical music concerts, operas and recordings, including Wagner performances, Naxos releases and chamber music discs. Each issue offers close listening notes on interpretation, playing and recording quality, with context on repertoire.
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