Artiste: The Crossing

Personnel changes plague the world premiere of Vespers of a Blessed Earth, which sounds an urgent musical alarm on the harms of climate changes.

The Knee Plays was an unusual selection to kick off a Philip Glass celebration, but the engaging production spoke to a time and associations in the composer's career.

Young composer and pianist Christopher Jessup talks about recent projects, including an orchestral work for the London Symphony Orchestra – and the importance of emotional authenticity in contemporary music.