Sadly, the anticipated maestro (now a youthful 67) had to withdraw; stepping heroically into the breach was a familiar presence at Tanglewood who knows his Sibelius: English composer, conductor, and pianist Thomas Adès.
If you count yourself among the 1 in 5 Americans estimated to be taking part in Dry January, don’t despair; the local food scene might just be enough to satiate your need for heading out for a night on the town sans alcohol.