United States Stravinsky, Shostakovich, Copland, Marsalis: Mark Nuccio (clarinet) New York Philharmonic, Alan Gilbert (conductor), Avery Fisher Hall, New York City. 1.6.2013 (DS)
International Concerts
All non-UK concert reviews
A Worthy “Resurrection” Signals a Departure
United States Mahler: Kristen Vogel Lindenmuth (soprano), Sarah Mattox (mezzo-soprano), University Symphony, University Chorale (Giselle Wyers, director), UW Chamber Singers (Geoffrey Boers, director), Jonathan Pasternack (conductor), Meany Hall, Seattle, 7.6.2013 (BJ)
Sergey Malov Plays Bach on Thirteen Strings
New Zealand J. S. Bach: Sergey Malov (violin, viola, violoncello da spalla); The Old Library Arts Centre, Whangarei, Northland, New Zealand, 28.05.2013 [Pse]
Stravinsky’s Rite Penetrates Deep into Collective Consciousness
United Kingdom Debussy, Varèse, and Stravinsky: Philharmonia Orchestra, Esa-Pekka Salonen (conductor). Royal Festival Hall, London, 30.5.2013 (MB)
Bathing in Bates and Bartók—with Mozart in Between
United States Mason Bates, Mozart, Bartók: David Fray (piano), Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Jaap van Zweden, conductor. Symphony Center, Chicago, 31.5.2013 (JLZ).
Noseda’s Stereophontastic Verdi Requiem
Austria Verdi: Kirstin Lewis (soprano), Sonia Ganassi (mezzo), Francesco Meli (tenor), Ildar Abdrazakov (bass), Ginandrea Noseda (conductor), Tetaro Regio Torino Orchestra, Konzerthaus, Vienna, 29.5.2013 (JFL)
Czech Conductor’s Return Offers Stylistic Sympathy
United States Smetana, Beethoven, and Dvořák: Alina Ibragimova (violin), Seattle Symphony, Jakub Hrůša (conductor), Benaroya Hall, Seattle, 30.5.2013 (BJ)
Inspired by the Devil, with Heavenly Results
United States Sciarrino, Tartini, Stroppa, Bianchi, Eckardt: Miranda Cuckson (violin), Blair McMillen (piano), Italian Academy, Columbia University, 8.5.2013 (DS)