​Last month our classical editors explored new recordings of the music of Samuel Coleridge-Taylor and Antonio Salieri, the latest from Imani Winds, and new albums from pianist Theodosia Ntokou and violinist Madara Petersone.

As we warmed up to the idea of a brighter 2021, the Vienna Philharmonic rang in the year with a New Year’s Day concert, recordings of new and rarely heard operas were plentiful, and we sifted through a plethora of other symphonies, sonatas, and concertos.

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​The singer/songwriter describes how she hides inside her songs, reflects on what she learned about herself by grouping her song catalog into themes, and shares her memories of New York City and performing on Saturday Night Live in the ‘80s.

​The final batch of new classical reviews from 2020 features 17th century Christmas music from Mexico, new choral pieces by Errollyn Wallen, Midori performing Beethoven’s Violin Concerto, and Sir Simon Rattle conducting the oratorio Christ on the Mount of Olives. (Pictured: Carolyn Surrick)