Italy Schumann: Martha Argerich (piano), Orchestra and Chorus of Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia, Ciro Visco (chorus master), Sir Antonio Pappano conductor), Sala Santa Cecilia, Parco della Musica, Rome 17.11.2012 (JB)
International Concerts
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Jazzy, Earthy “Street Scene” Anchors Kurt Weill Festival
United States Kurt Weill, Street Scene: Soloists, Mark Gibson (musical direction), Steven Goldstein (stage direction), College-Conservatory of Music, Patricia Corbett Auditorium, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH. 15.11.12 (RDA)
Simple But Elegant Eugene Onegin From Buenos Aires Lírica
Argentina Tchaikovsky, Eugene Onegin: Buenos AiresLírica. Soloists, Chorus and Orchestra of Buenos AiresLírica, Conductor:Javier Logioia Orbe. Teatro Avenida, Buenos Aires. 9.11.2012. (JSJ)
Jazz, Belly Laughs and Coruscating Chopin
United States Doerrfeld, Stravinsky, and Chopin: Cecile Licad (piano), Northwest Sinfonietta, Christophe Chagnard (conductor), Illsley Ball Nordstrom Recital Hall, Benaroya Hall, Seattle 9.11.2012 (BJ)
Two Cheers, Not Three, for Martha Argerich & Friends
Italy Ravel, Schumann, Saint-Saëns: Martha Argerich and Eduardo Hubert (pianos) and soloists of Santa Cecilia. Sala Santa Cecilia, Parco della Musica, Rome. 11.11.2012 (JB)
Laughter in Paradise: Petite Messe Solennelle
Italy. Henze, Ouverture zu einem Theater (2012); Rossini, Petite Messe Solennelle. Chorus and Orchestra dell’ Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia. Conductor, Sir Antonio Pappano. Chorus Master, Ciro Visco. Marina Rebeka (soprano), Sara Mingardo (contralto), Francesco Meli (tenor), Alex Esposito (bass). Sala Santa Cecilia, Parco della Musica, Rome. 10.11.2012 (JB)
Gallic Menu Shows a Match Made in Heaven
United States Messiaen, Saint-Saëns, Franck: Cédric Tiberghien (piano), Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, Louis Langrée (conductor), Music Hall, Cincinnati. 10.11.12. (RDA)
An Inspired Mahler “Resurrection” in Ohio
United States Mahler: Christine Brandes (soprano), Lucille Beer (contralto), Choruses, Canton Symphony Orchestra, Gerhardt Zimmermann (conductor), Umstattd Hall, Canton, Ohio, 4.11.2012