Germany Beethoven: Pinchas Zukerman (violin), Daniel Barenboim (piano). Pierre Boulez Saal, Berlin, 8.3.2020. (MB)
Fine Berlin anniversary tribute to Beethoven and Isaac Stern from Zukerman and Barenboim
International Concerts
All non-UK concert reviews
All the colors of the rainbow in Louis Langrée’s debut with the New York Philharmonic
United States Debussy, Ravel, Scriabin: Isabel Leonard (mezzo-soprano), Women’s Chorus from The Juilliard School, New York Philharmonic / Louis Langrée (conductor). David Geffen Hall, Lincoln Center, New York, 5.3.2020. (RP)
Simon Rattle, back in Berlin, makes a strong case for Beethoven’s neglected oratorio
Germany Strauss and Beethoven: Jonathan Kelly (oboe), Iwona Sobotka (soprano), Benjamin Bruns (tenor), David Soar (bass), Berlin Radio Chorus (chorus director: Simon Halsey) / Simon Rattle (conductor). Philharmonie, Berlin, 5.3.2020. (MB)
Vocal perfection from The King’s Singers at Saint Thomas Church Fifth Avenue
United States An Audience with The King’s Singers – Various: The King’s Singers. Saint Thomas Church Fifth Avenue, New York, 3.3.2020. (RP)
Edward Gardner’s Philadelphia debut demonstrates a fine sense of musical proportion
United States Britten, Daugherty, Elgar: Paul Jacobs (organ), Philadelphia Orchestra / Edward Gardner (conductor). Verizon Hall, Kimmel Center, Philadelphia, 28.2.2020. (BJ)
More splendid Beethoven from Pinchas Zukerman and Daniel Barenboim in Berlin
United Kingdom Beethoven: Pinchas Zukerman (violin), Daniel Barenboim (piano). Pierre Boulez Saal, Berlin, 1.3.2020. (MB)
Delicious French four-hand recital from Paul Lewis and Steven Osborne in Vancouver
Canada Various composers: Paul Lewis and Steven Osborne (piano). Vancouver Playhouse, Vancouver, 23.2.2020. (GN)
Ann Hallenberg and the Venice Baroque Orchestra pay tribute to Jenny Lind at Carnegie Hall
United States Various composers – The Swedish Nightingale: Ann Hallenberg (mezzo-soprano), Venice Baroque Orchestra / Gianpiero Zanocco (concertmaster and leader). Carnegie Hall, New York, 27.2.2020. (RP)
