Wednesday, September 16, 2026

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Thomas Jensen

Thomas E. Jensen is a chef at Patisserie Lenox in Hudson, N.Y., a sports and outdoors enthusiast, a traditional Irish musician, and a freelance journalist located in Great Barrington, Massachusetts. He has written on music and the arts, sports, food, outdoors, and culture, and has contributed to The Lakeville Journal, The Irish Echo, Irish Central, and The Irish Voice.

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A Tanglewood Preview: Eleven concerts to consider

Here are 11 gems to consider in Tanglewood's summer schedule of classical music.

TANGLEWOOD REVIEW: Anna Handler and Augustin Hadelich produce SuperNova in the Shed

Right away, Boston Symphony Orchestra Assistant Conductor Anna Handler crisp, powerful conducting style—clearly similar to Andris Nelsons'—was effective at bringing Brahms to life.

CONCERT REVIEW: Yuja Wang plays Sergei Prokofiev’s Piano Concerto No. 2

Wang’s mother is a dancer and her father a percussionist; few if any artists in classical music present a more energetic and athletic persona.

Celebrating Irish culture through music and dance at Pittsfield City Hall

This program was part of a welcoming and gift exchange with a contingent from Ballina, Ireland, including Ballina Mayor Michael Loftus, and is one many performances these special young dancers have scheduled.

REVIEW: James Ehnes, Alessio Bax bring joy to Tanglewood with Mozart, Brahms, Beethoven

It was interesting to note that before the music, James Ehnes let us in on how they chose the selections: He simply asked Alessio Bax what he is currently enjoying playing.
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