United States Mahler, Symphony No. 6: New York Philharmonic, Alan Gilbert (conductor), Carnegie Hall, New York City, 2.5.2012 (BH)
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Kissin’s Hair-Raising Performance of Barber’s Sonata
United States Beethoven, Barber, Chopin: Evgeny Kissin (piano), Carnegie Hall, New York City, 3.5.2012 (SSM)
Student Groups Join in to Create “The Creation”
United States Haydn, Die Schöpfung, Yale Schola Cantorum, Yale Baroque Ensemble, Juilliard415, Masaaki Suzuki (conductor), St. Bartholomew’s Church, New York, 30.4.2012 (SSM)
Philharmonia On Tour In Switzerland
Switzerland Brahms, Weber, Beethoven: Philharmonia Orchestra, Philippe Jordan (conductor), Oliver Schnyder (piano), Tonhalle Zürich, 7.5.2012 (JR)
A Somewhat Disappointing Programme from Philippe Jordan and the Philharmonia
United Kingdom Beethoven, Liszt, Brahms: Simon Trpčeski (piano), Philharmonia Orchestra, Philippe Jordan (conductor), Royal Festival Hall, London. 3. 5. 2012 (GD)
Schwarz’s Shostakovich Lives up to Expectations
United States Hagen, Prokofiev, and Shostakovich: Alexander Toradze (piano), Seattle Symphony, Gerard Schwarz (conductor), Benaroya Hall, Seattle, 26.4.2012 (BJ)
Sir Mark Elder Champions Elgar’s The Apostles in Manchester
United Kingdom Elgar: Hallé Choir, Hallé Youth Choir, Hallé Orchestra, Sir Mark Elder (conductor), Bridgewater Hall, Manchester, 5. 5.2012 (MC)
An Outstanding Performance of Bob Chilcott’s Requiem in Wells Cathedral
United Kingdom Walton, Handel, Mozart, Parry, Chilcott: Laurie Ashworth (soprano), Anthony Gregory (tenor), The Blandiver Ensemble, Jonathan Vaughn (organ), Wells Cathedral Choir, Matthew Owens (conductor) Wells Cathedral 5.5.2012 (JQ)