Intensity Over Subtlety: NSO Excels at Stabat Mater
23/03/2012
United States Dvořák: Anne Schwanewilms (soprano), Nathalie Stutzmann (contralto), Steve Davislim (tenor), Burak Bilgili (bass), National Symphony Orchestra, Kennedy Center Concert Hall, Washington, DC. 22.3.2012 (RRR) Read more
In New York, Immersed in the Dreamworld of Kaija Saariaho
22/03/2012
United States Making Music: Kaija Saariaho: Jean-Baptiste Barrière (video artist), Solistes XXI, Rachid Safir (director), Zankel Hall, New York City, 5.3.2012 (BH) Read more
Ton Koopman and Amsterdam Baroque Perform Bach the Old-Fashioned Way
22/03/2012
Bach: Teresa Wakim (Soprano), Bogna Batosz (Alto), Tilman Lichdi (Tenor), Klaus Mertens (Bass-baritone) Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra and Choir, Ton Koopman (conductor), Carnegie Hall, New York, 15.3.2012 (SSM) Read more
Jurowski disappoints with the Tonhalle
20/03/2012
Switzerland Mozart, Messaien and Brahms: Tonhalle Orchestra, Vladimir Jurowski (conductor), Roger Muraro (piano), Tonhalle, Zurich 16.3.2012 (JR) Read more
John Adams and Mason Bates Premieres Jostle Earlier Musical Mavericks
17/03/2012
United States Adams, Bates, Feldman, Varèse: Paul Jacobs (organ), Emmanuel Ax (piano), St. Lawrence String Quartet, San Francisco Symphony and San Francisco Symphony Chorus, Michael Tilson Thomas (conductor), Davies Symphony Hall, San Francisco. 15.3.2012 (HS) Read more
Magnificent Cello Playing Brings Out a Unique Composer’s Voice
17/03/2012
United States Auerbach: Lera Auerbach (composer-pianist), Alisa Weilerstein (cello), Lina Tetriani (soprano), presented by San Francisco Performances, Herbst Hall, San Francisco. 14.3.2012 (HS) Read more
Ludovic Morlot’s Bond with the Seattle Symphony Grows Stronger
17/03/2012
United States Debussy, Dutilleux, Martinů, and Ravel: Xavier Phillips (cello), Seattle Symphony, Ludovic Morlot (conductor), Benaroya Hall, Seattle, 15.3.2012 (BJ) Read more
Art for Arties’ Sake – Promoting Western Classical Music in Mumbai
16/03/2012
India Arties Festival India: Karen Vourc’h (soprano), Olivier Patey (clarinet), Emmanuel Christien (piano), Hugues Borsarello (violin), Diet Tilanus (violin), Marie Chilemme (viola), Gauthier Herrmann (cello); Experimental Theatre, National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA), Mumbai, 13.3.2012 (JSM). Read more
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This joyous set of Beethoven's sonatas takes its place among the very best.In its own way, the Seven Words of Christ is just as sublime as the Stabat Mater.This sensitive, dynamic recording is a joy, and may even constitute a revelation.The pair exhibits a refined style on these illuminating performances.A deeply affecting experience that ought to win the opera many new admirers.'We're dealing with constantly changing regulations,' said conductor Sakari Oramo
This joyous set of Beethoven's sonatas takes its place among the very best.
In its own way, the Seven Words of Christ is just as sublime as the Stabat Mater.
This sensitive, dynamic recording is a joy, and may even constitute a revelation.
The pair exhibits a refined style on these illuminating performances.
A deeply affecting experience that ought to win the opera many new admirers.
'We're dealing with constantly changing regulations,' said conductor Sakari Oramo
