Music Review

Blake's prophecy, Bolcom's symphony

By Jeremy Eichler

Globe Staff / March 1, 2008

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Some composers write in airtight rooms, others leave the windows open. William Bolcom has always had an ear for music with roots outside the concert hall, and he's often brought so-called vernacular styles proudly into his own works. In fact, he writes fluidly in so many different styles, one never quite knows what to expect from a new work. One ... (Full article: 506 words)