United States Various: Principal players of Le Concert des Nations: Jordi Savall (director and bass viol), Marc Hantaï (flute), Pierre Hantai (harpsichord), Manfredo Kraemer (violin), Philippe Pierlot (bass viol), Zankel Hall, Carnegie Hall, New York, 16.4.2015 (SSM)
Month: April 2015
Haitink Finds the Vitality in Mahler’s Seventh
United States Mahler: Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Bernard Haitink (conductor). Symphony Center (Chicago), 11.4.2013 (JLZ)
Pinchas Zukerman’s Mastery in Elgar
United Kingdom Beethoven, Elgar. Pinchas Zukerman (violin), Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Christoph Koenig (conductor), Royal Festival Hall, Southbank Centre, London. 14.4.2015 (LB)
Wigglesworth’ Clean, Direct Vision Of Bruckner Matched by BBC SSO’s Central European Sound
United Kingdom Mahler, Bruckner: Alice Coote (mezzo), BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra / Mark Wigglesworth (conductor), City Halls, Glasgow, 16.04.2015 (SRT)
Welcome Andrea Chénier From Juventus Lyrica
Argentina Giordano, Andrea Chénier: Soloists, Chorus and Orchestra of Juventus Lyrica, Antonio Maria Russo (conductor), Teatro Avenida, Buenos Aires. 10.4.2015. (JSJ)
Juraj Valčuha and the Philharmonia Bring Respighi’s Music Thrillingly to Life
United Kingdom Falla and Respighi: Ingrid Fliter (piano), Philharmonia Orchestra, Juraj Valčuha (conductor), Royal Festival Hall, Southbank Centre, London, 16.4.2015 (AS)
Vocal Precision from a Venerable Choir
United States Various Composers: The Latvian National Choir, Māris Sirmais (conductor), Baryshnikov Arts Center, Jerome Robbins Performance Space, New York City. 11.4.2015 (BH)
Gypsy Revival Has Depth and Resonance
United Kingdom Styne & Sondheim, Gypsy: Gypsy Company, Nicholas Skilbeck (musical director). Savoy Theatre, London, 15.4.2015. (JPr)
Gypsy © Johan Persson