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(Soundbite of Knoxville 1915) Ms. GAUVAN: (Singing) (Unintelligible) SIMON: You can hear more of Samuel Barber's greatest works, and you should, and read Maestro Marin Alsop's essay about the composer at NPRmusic. org.

Building A Career On Barber, The Enigmatic American 2010

Alsop's one serious misstep was in the program-opening performance of Mahler's "Suite" -- his retooling of popular movements from J.S. Bach's Orchestral Suites for a gargantuan, modern orchestra.

In performance: Mahler 7 at the BSO Anne Midgette 2010

If patrons don't mind hearing Alsop's take on the piece again after just three years, perhaps readers won't mind if I just reprint what I wrote the last time: [Her] interpretation was vigorous, but generically so.

Music review: Adams's 'Doctor Atomic' by BSO at Strathmore Post 2010

Alsop's accompaniment was absolutely superb, the best thing she did all night.

Music review: Adams's 'Doctor Atomic' by BSO at Strathmore Post 2010

(Soundbite of Knoxville 1915) Ms. GAUVAN: (Singing) (Unintelligible) SIMON: You can hear more of Samuel Barber's greatest works, and you should, and read Maestro Marin Alsop's essay about the composer at NPRmusic. org.

Building A Career On Barber, The Enigmatic American 2010

To Alsop's credit, unlike many conductors known for talking to the audience during concerts, she doesn't espouse such conversation as a blanket prescription; on Saturday, she kept things formal.

For Baltimore Symphony Orchestra's Alsop, fireworks lie in American program Anne Midgette 2010

Alsop's efforts to demystify the orchestra and broaden its appeal, through outreach programs shown in heartwarming videos throughout the concert, are certainly worthwhile, but it remains to be seen if she can maintain the orchestra's level of playing in the face of self-imposed salary cuts.

BSO's gala concert Saturday features Latin flavor and plenty of local talent 2010

I also directed Wilson, who was at Alsop's house, to take possession of Spottsylvania as early as possible on the morning of the 8th, and then move into position at Snell's bridge conjointly with the other two divisions.

She Makes Her Mouth Small & Round & Other Stories 2010

Alsop's accolades include Gramophone's 2005 Artist of the Year award, the Royal Philharmonic Society's Conductor's Award that same year, and a MacArthur Fellowship (the "Genius" grant).

Phil Ramone and Danielle Evin: Dog Ears Music: Rewind, Volume I 2010

Alsop's first instrument was the piano, and at the age of 7 she turned to the violin.

Phil Ramone and Danielle Evin: Dog Ears Music: Rewind, Volume I 2010