Austria Schreker, Mahler, Berg, and Pfitzner: Petra Lang (mezzo-soprano), ORF Vienna Radio Symphony Orchestra, Ingo Metzmacher (conductor). Großer Musikvereinsaal, Vienna, 7.12.2012 (MB)
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In Mahler, Morlot Triumphs with Quietude
United States Berg and Mahler: Veronika Eberle (violin), Donatienne Michel-Dansac (soprano), Seattle Symphony, Ludovic Morlot (conductor), Benaroya Hall, Seattle, 29.11.2012 (BJ)
Adès’ “Tempest” in HD Buffeted by Close-Ups – and Intermission
United States Adès, The Tempest: Soloists, Chorus and Orchestra of the Metropolitan Opera, Thomas Adès (conductor), Robert Lepage (production), Gary Halvorson (director). Met Live in HD encore broadcast to the Galaxy Theatre, Gig Harbor, Washington, 28.11.2012. (BJ)
Grigory Sokolov: Never Less than Compelling
Austria Rameau, Mozart, and Beethoven: Grigory Sokolov. Großer Saal, Konzerthaus, Vienna, 5.12.2012 (MB)
Juilliard415 Morphs Again
United States Castello, Farina, Rosenmüller, Corelli, Vivaldi: Juilliard415, presentation for the Bohemian Club at the Kosciuszko Foundation, New York, 3.12.2012 (SSM)
Convincing Original Bruckner Eighth
United Kingdom Bruckner : City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, Simone Young (conductor). Symphony Hall, Birmingham. 6.12.2012 (JQ)
Storgårds Makes Music Come Alive
United Kingdom Rautavaara, Beethoven, Mendelssohn: Artur Pizarro (piano), Scottish Chamber Orchestra, John Storgårds (conductor), Queen’s Hall, Edinburgh, 06.12.2012 (SRT)
Musical Christmas Celebration from The Sixteen – plus Two!
United Kingdom The Sixteen at Christmas: The Sixteen / Harry Christophers (conductor), St. David’s Hall, Cardiff. 6.12.2012 (PCG)