David Noel Edwards

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Hudson, New York — Following the auspicious success of 2023’s “Rodelinda,” R.B. Schlather’s ambitious all-Handel project continues apace. This month, he presents G.F. Handel’s most popular opera, “Giulio Cesare,” at New York State’s oldest surviving theater, Hudson Hall at the historic Hudson Opera House, April 19, 23 (matinee), 26, 27 (matinee), and 30 (matinee) and May 2. In October 2023, Schlather’s production of Handel’s “Rodelinda” drew this report from Berkshire Edge theater critic J.

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Lenox — Tanglewood Learning Institute will present four members of the Boston Symphony Orchestra in concert at Tanglewood’s Linde Center for Music and Learning on Sunday, April 13: violinists Ala Jojatu and Sophie Wang, violist Mary Ferrillo, and cellist Will Chow. Sunday’s program consists of W.A. Mozart’s String Quartet No. 19 in C, K.465, “Dissonance,” and Leó Weiner’s String Trio in G minor, Op. 6. What is so dissonant about Mozart’s 19th string quartet? The introduction to the first movement.

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Great Barrington — If Chanticleer has not yet covered any Taylor Swift tunes, it is only a matter of time before they do. The all-male a cappella vocal ensemble, appearing at the Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center on April 11, is known for its wide-ranging repertoire that spans Renaissance polyphony, contemporary classical works, jazz standards, gospel and spirituals and popular music arrangements.

3 weeks ago | theberkshireedge.com | David Noel Edwards

Great Barrington — The Berkshire Bach Society (BBS) will present Henry Purcell’s “Dido and Aeneas” on April 5 at the First Congregational Church. James Bagwell will conduct the BBS chorus, orchestra, and soloists. When the Society presented “Magnificat” in May 2024, the vocal soloists nearly stole the show. But it was the combined power of soloists and chorus that truly exceeded expectations and made the performance unforgettable. Now we seem poised for an encore of that stunning May performance.

3 weeks ago | theberkshireedge.com | David Noel Edwards

Lenox — You will not believe your ears. These guys are smoking hot, and they are coming to the Linde Center for Music and Learning on Friday, April 4. Alfredo Rodriguez and longtime sidemen Han Beyle and Michael Olivera have virtuosic chops to spare, and they use them to play latin jazz at the very highest level, with Rodriguez on keyboards, Olivera on percussion, and Beyle on bass. I spoke with Rodriguez this week by telephone to get a better idea of what to expect on April 4.