United States Brahms, Mozart, Shostakovich, Schubert, Dvořák, Prokofiev: Seattle Chamber Music Society artists, Illsley Ball Nordstrom Recital Hall, Benaroya Hall, Seattle. 2 & 5.2.2012 (BJ)
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Two Old Friends and Old Masters at Work: Haitink and Perahia in Beethoven
Switzerland Beethoven: Tonhalle Orchestra, Bernard Haitink (conductor), Murray Perahia (Piano), Zurich 3.2.12 (JR)
Kurt Masur Inspires the Philharmonia to Top Form
United Kingdom Mendelssohn, Bruckner: Arabella Steinbacher (violin), Philharmonia Orchestra, Kurt Masur (conductor), Royal Festival Hall, London. 2. 2. 2012 (CC)
If Only Nightingales Could Sing as Well: Vivica Genaux at Carnegie Hall
United States A.Vivaldi, P.Nardini, P. Locatelli:Vivica Genaux (mezzo-soprano), Europa Galante (Fabio Biondi (conductor and violin), Zankel Hall at Carnegie Hall, New York City, 2.2.2012 (SSM)
Peter Jablonski Excels in American Piano Music and in Grieg
United Kingdom Liszt, Grieg, Gershwin, Copland, Barber: Peter Jablonski (piano) Queen Elizabeth Hall 31.1.2012 (RB)
Elegant Bach from Andreas Scholl at the Barbican
United Kingdom J. S. Bach: Andreas Scholl (countertenor), Giorgio Paronuzzi (harpsichord), Kammerorchesterbasel, Barbican, London, 3.2.2012 (GDn)
Langrée Brings Drama, Strength & Beauty to Beethoven’s Mass in C
United Kingdom Gluck, Beethoven: Soloists, Scottish Chamber Orchestra & Chorus / Louis Langrée (conductor), Queen’s Hall, Edinburgh, 2.2.2012 (SRT)
At Juilliard, a Blizzard of John Cage
United States Focus! 2012, Sounds Re-imagined: John Cage at 100: Soloists, Joel Sachs (conductor), Peter Jay Sharp Theater, The Juilliard School, New York City. 27.1.2012 (BH)