Okpebholo’s Unknown is a powerful tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice

United StatesUnited States Shawn Okpebholo, Unknown: Taylor Raven (mezzo-soprano), Michael Mayes (baritone), Schyler Vargas (baritone), Members of Inscape Chamber Orchestra / Robert Wood (conductor). Urban Arias, Arlington, VA. (Viewed on 11.11.2021 and available to stream free though 11.12.2021 at urbanarias.org.) (RP)

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Xian Zhang’s listening and control is most impressive in Philharmonia’s magnificent Beethoven and Mahler

United KingdomUnited Kingdom Beethoven, Mahler: Alina Ibragimova (violin), Dame Sarah Connolly (mezzo), Andreas Schager (tenor), Philharmonia Orchestra / Xian Zhang (conductor). Royal Festival Hall, London, 11.11.2021. (CC)

Xian Zhang conducts the LSO & Alina Ibragimova (violin) (c) Luca Migliori

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Patricia Kopatchinskaja leads a powerful musical challenge to global warming in Glasgow

United KingdomUnited Kingdom A Response to Climate Change – Dies Irae: Patricia Kopatchinskaja (violin) RSNO Chamber Group, Royal Conservatoire of Scotland Students and Vocal Ensemble. New Auditorium, Royal Concert Hall, 10.11.2021. (GT)

Patricia Kopatchinskaja during a Des irae performance in Berlin

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