Concert Reviews

The complete list of posted concert reviews

Eschenbach and Mutter add luster to a Ukraine benefit concert at Carnegie Hall

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United StatesUnited States Various, Concert for the Children and Youth of Ukraine: Liev Schreiber (host), Olga Kulchynska (soprano), Emily D’Angelo (mezzo-soprano), Matthew Polenzani (tenor), Vladyslav Buialskyi (bass-baritone), Anne-Sophie Mutter (violin), Ukrainian Chorus Dumka of New York / Vasyl Hrechynsky (conductor), Oratorio Society of New York, Members of the Dessoff Choirs, Orchestra for Ukraine, Members of the Orchestra of St. Luke’s / Christoph Eschenbach (conductor). Carnegie Hall, New York, 23.10.2024. (RP)

Christoph Eschenbach conducting Orchestra for Ukraine and Members of Orchestra of Saint Luke’s © Chris Lee

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Bach’s Brandenburgs live (again!) in Ohio under Sorrell and Apollo’s Fire

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United StatesUnited States Bach: Caleb Hudson (natural trumpet), Kathryn Montoya (recorder), Gaia Saetermoe-Howard (oboe), Alan Choo (violin), Nicole Divall (viola), Min Young-Kim (viola), Kathie Stewart (recorder), Apollo’s Fire / Jeannette Sorrell (harpsichord and conductor). First United Methodist Church, Akron, 20.10.2024. (MSJ)

Apollo’s Fire in Bach’s Brandenburg Concerto No.2 under Jeannette Sorrell © Apollo’s Fire

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Edgar Meyer’s chamber music trios mix freshness and virtuosity in Berkeley recital

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United StatesUnited States Bach, Meyer: Tessa Lark (violin), Josh Roman (cello), Edgar Meyer (double bass). Presented by Cal Performances, Hertz Hall, University of California, Berkeley, 20.10.2024. (HS)

Tessa Lark (violin), Edgar Meyer (double bass), and Josh Roman (cello) at Hertz Hall © Harvey Steiman

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