Review published at Seen and Heard International Mahler performances run the gamut interpretatively.  Leonard Bernstein famously pushed an approach that was cosmic in scale, yet also probed the human condition.  Rafael Kubelik’s approach was rustic and humane. He grounded his performances in Mahler’s abundant references to nature.  There are also the modernists interpretations: Conductors who…

Review published on Seen and Heard International The Seattle Symphony’s penultimate program of the 2022-23 season embraced the notion of music as a medium for artistic expression – with Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet” at the center. This timeless tale has inspired many a composer, and guest conductor Marin Alsop led the orchestra in three of…