Complementary tales of love gone wrong, “Kingdom of the Shades” and “Carmen” make for a thoughtful program, and Thursday’s opening-night performance was superb.
Bountiful Beethoven, Mahler’s “Symphony of a Thousand,” more Shostakovich, and the first-ever BSO performance of Korngold’s “Die tote Stadt” are all on the menu.
This season brings a range of performances onstage, from narratives about healing to a soulful work featuring spiritual music. WBUR arts contributor Shira Laucharoen highlights a collection of inventive shows to see.