The New York Times

In Just a Few Minutes, This Music Will Change Your Day

Performances in N.Y.C. Calm and graceful, this cello piece by Bach slowly dances through hopefulness, longing and introspection. Calm and graceful, this cello piece ...
The Harvard Crimson

Three Hours, One Cello, 70 Communities: Yo-Yo Ma’s Marathon Bach Performance and a Journey to the Future

The sold-out performance “We the People: Celebrating Our Shared Community,” at Symphony Hall was far from a conventional concert experience. On Nov. 21, Yo-Yo Ma offered a monumental gift to Boston ...
The New York Times

Bach’s Cello Suites, Now on Violin, With a Folksy Feel

Performances in N.Y.C. Advertisement Supported by Critic’s Notebook With an ear for dance and a new five-string violin, Johnny Gandelsman set out to transform a towering classic. By Joshua Barone ...
NPR

Amanda Gorman's poetry and Bach's music offer joint message of hope

When internationally acclaimed cellist Jan Vogler saw Amanda Gorman recite a poem at President Joe Biden's inauguration in 2021, he instantly became a fan. "What I admire about Amanda is her optimism ...