United Kingdom Britten, Finzi, Elgar, Mozart, Schumann (arr. Matthews): Britten Sinfonia Soloists: Nicholas Daniel (oboe), Jacqueline Shave (violin), Clare Finnimore (viola), Caroline Dearnley (cello), Dora Stoutzker Hall, Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, Cardiff, 12.6.12 (GPu)
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Symphony Hall’s 21st Anniversary Celebrated in Style
United Kingdom Symphony Hall 21st Anniversary Concert: Byrn Terfel (bass-baritone), Christine Rice (mezzo soprano), CBSO Chorus, City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, Simon Halsey & Andris Nelsons (conductors). Symphony Hall, Birmingham 13.6.2012 (JQ)
New York New Music Ensemble with Grisey at the Vortex
United States European Hits: Van Parys, Donatoni, Hurel, Grisey: New York New Music Ensemble, Merkin Concert Hall, 29.5.2012 (BH)
Powerful Norma in Buenos Aires
Argentina Bellini, Norma: Buenos Aires Lírica. Soloists, Chorus and Orchestra of Buenos Aires Lírica, Conductor: Javier Logioia Orbe. Teatro Avenida, Buenos Aires. 8.6.2012. (JSJ)
Dutilleux Feted in Seattle Chamber Concert
United States Dutilleux and Ravel: Members of the Seattle Symphony and guests, Illsley Ball Nordstrom Recital Hall, Benaroya Hall, Seattle 8.6.2012 (BJ)
Outstanding Brahms from Nigel Kennedy
United Kingdom Brahms and Elgar: Nigel Kennedy (violin), Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Andrew Litton (conductor). Royal Festival Hall, London, 12.6.2012 (MB)
Cleveland in Recent Saariaho and Underrated Shostakovich
United States Brahms, Saariaho, Shostakovich: Gil Shaham (violin), Cleveland Orchestra, Franz-Welser-Möst (conductor), Carnegie Hall, New York City. 23.5.2012 (BH)
Dutoit’s Ravishing “Daphnis” Reappears
United States Glinka, Chopin, Ravel: Maria João Pires (piano), The Philadelphia Singers Chorale, David Hayes (Music Director) Philadelphia Orchestra, Charles Dutoit (Chief Conductor), Carnegie Hall, New York City. 18.5.2012 (BH)