Zander and the Boston Philharmonic take on Shostakovich and Beethoven
Boston Globe February 8, 2022
For a cold and icy Sunday afternoon during a pandemic, the crowd that turned up at Symphony Hall for the Boston Philharmonic’s third program of the season was robust in size and spirit. There were a notable number of children in the audience as well as listeners clutching bouquets no doubt destined for family members onstage. Founded in 1979 by Benjamin Zander, the Philharmonic combines professionals, amateurs, and students, and remains a fixture of the city’s music scene.