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American Classical Orchestra Turns the Key on Haydn and Beethoven
Choral Music
Edward A Kliszus, Editor-in-Chief / Music and Arts Critic

American Classical Orchestra Turns the Key on Haydn and Beethoven

urning the Key provides more than a compelling juxtaposition of Haydn and Beethoven. It demonstrates how wit, faith, fear, and hope coexist within a single musical tradition. Thomas Crawford, the American Classical Orchestra, its chorus, and four distinguished soloists restore the music’s human scale while preserving its sublimity. The ACO’s ongoing Beethoven cycle offers performances that let familiar masterpieces engage, challenge, and console listeners, ultimately revealing new interpretive possibilities.

Edward A Kliszus, Editor-in-Chief / Music and Arts Critic
Heroic at Alice Tully Hall: The ACO Ignites Lincoln Center
Concerto
Edward A Kliszus, Editor-in-Chief / Music and Arts Critic

Heroic at Alice Tully Hall: The ACO Ignites Lincoln Center

Season 42 of the American Classical Orchestra promises to be nothing short of magnificent. From Haydn’s “Lord Nelson” Mass and transcendent J.S. Bach motets to Mozart, Berwald, and not one but three more Beethoven symphonies—including the thunderous Fifth—the coming season is a feast for the historically curious and the passionately musical alike. These are concerts to circle on your calendar, to bring a friend, and above all: do not miss a single note.

Edward A Kliszus, Editor-in-Chief / Music and Arts Critic
Morning Stars: American Classical Orchestra Illuminates with Radiance
Music
Edward A Kliszus, Editor-in-Chief / Music and Arts Critic

Morning Stars: American Classical Orchestra Illuminates with Radiance

The American Classical Orchestra’s “Morning Stars” at Alice Tully Hall delivered an evening of transcendent musicianship on period instruments. With Maestro Crawford’s illuminating scholarship, soprano Song Hee Lee’s radiant Mozart, and virtuosic playing throughout, this is essential listening. The ACO’s 2025-26 season continues through May—experience authenticity that transforms understanding.

Edward A Kliszus, Editor-in-Chief / Music and Arts Critic
Virtuosi Violini and the American Classical Orchestra
Chamber Music
Edward A Kliszus, Editor-in-Chief / Music and Arts Critic

Virtuosi Violini and the American Classical Orchestra

The American Classical Orchestra’s masterful period instrument performances, guided by Thomas Crawford’s scholarly wit, create transformative experiences transporting audiences across centuries. Their superlative artistry and authentic approach make every concert absolutely essential. Experience the ACO’s 2025-26 season, where Baroque and Classical masterworks come alive with unprecedented passion, precision, and authenticity.

Edward A Kliszus, Editor-in-Chief / Music and Arts Critic
A Musical Time Machine: American Classical Orchestra Illuminates Mozart and Beethoven at Lincoln Center
Music
Edward A Kliszus, Editor-in-Chief / Music and Arts Critic

A Musical Time Machine: American Classical Orchestra Illuminates Mozart and Beethoven at Lincoln Center

There are certain rare evenings when the walls between centuries dissolve, when the spirits of long-departed composers seem to hover in the air, nodding with approval as their intentions are realized with breathtaking authenticity. From the moment one opened the elegantly designed program booklet, it was clear this would be no ordinary concert. With their 19th-century accoutrements and historically accurate construction, the ACO’s commitment to period instruments transformed familiar works into vivid new sonic experiences.

Edward A Kliszus, Editor-in-Chief / Music and Arts Critic
High Octane Octet: The ACO at Weill Recital Hall
Chamber Music
Edward A Kliszus, Editor-in-Chief / Music and Arts Critic

High Octane Octet: The ACO at Weill Recital Hall

The High Octane Octet program, presented on March 28, combined remarkable musicianship with period-authentic instruments to create an evening of rare musical splendor. This milestone celebration showcased why ACO remains one of America’s most vital classical ensembles.

Edward A Kliszus, Editor-in-Chief / Music and Arts Critic
American Classical Orchestra: J. S. Bach’s St. John Passion
Choral Music
Edward A Kliszus, Editor-in-Chief / Music and Arts Critic

American Classical Orchestra: J. S. Bach’s St. John Passion

It was an evening of world-class artists. The chorus characterized their roles with enthusiasm and dynamism, articulating the afflatus of the Passion with precision, drama, and dignity. Bel canto, lyric tenor Jacob Perry sustained his effulgent, commanding role as the Evangelist through recitative and virtuosic melismatic passages with aplomb. Stentorian Bass Baritone Enrico Lagasco glowed in his vocal power and authority as Jesus. Bass Baritone Andrew Padgett delivered his role as Pontius Pilate with the expected commensurate assurance. Soprano Elisse Albian portrayed her roles with bright, expressive, lyrical precision and crystalline purity. Countertenor Reginald Mobley’s exquisite contributions were delivered with elegance.

Edward A Kliszus, Editor-in-Chief / Music and Arts Critic
Schubert’s The Trout
Chamber Music
Holli Harms

Schubert’s The Trout

Music is our sorcery with a spell working creations of the notes, of the instruments. It takes us to deep places. The audience this night at the University Club of New York was transfixed.

Holli Harms
Chamber Music In Historic Brooklyn Homes
Chamber Music
Edward A Kliszus, Editor-in-Chief / Music and Arts Critic

Chamber Music In Historic Brooklyn Homes

Chamber Music In Historic Brooklyn Homes – Experience the magic of Bach in Brooklyn’s historic brownstones, where timeless music and rich architecture create unforgettable, intimate moments for all.

Edward A Kliszus, Editor-in-Chief / Music and Arts Critic
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