Miscellany

(Curated classical music news and views from around the internet.)

• Looking for ways to spend that Amazon gift card? The New York Times has an excellent list of the 25 best classical recordings of 2017. …
• NPR has a list as well, with samples to listen to. …
• Ever hear a harpist play Bach’s Toccata and Fugue in D minor? …
• Conductor Michael Tilson Thomas is among the latest class of inductees to the California Hall of Fame. …
• Soprano Renee Fleming sings while having her brain scanned to study the healing power of music. …
• Who knew? Amazon has it’s own employee orchestra. …
• San Francisco Opera pays a visit to San Quentin. …
• Ever thought about composing? Why not try writing something for the carillon? …