Germany Bach, Debussy, Busoni, Hamelin, Rachmaninoff: Marc-André Hamelin (piano), Herkulessaal, Munich, 12.12.2012 (JFL)
International Concerts
All non-UK concert reviews
Rameau Turns French Opera Topsy-Turvy
United States Rameau: “Demons and Monsters: The Theatrical Orchestra of Jean-Phillipe Rameau,” Robert Mealy (violin and director), Mary Feminear, Pureum Jo (sopranos), John Brancy (baritone), Davone Tines (Bass-baritone), Juilliard415 (orchestra), Alice Tully Hall, Lincoln Center, New York, 14.12.2012 (SSM)
Penderecki’s New Double Concerto
Germany Beethoven, Penderecki: Janine Jansen (violin), Julian Rachlin (viola), Mariss Jansons (conductor), Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, Herkulessaal, Munich, 16.11.2012 (JFL)
Summoned to Heaven by Refreshing “Messiah”
United States Handel, Messiah: Shannon Mercer (soprano), Laura Pudwell (mezzo-soprano), Ross Hauck (tenor), Kevin Deas (bass), Seattle Symphony Chorale, Seattle Symphony, Stephen Stubbs (conductor and harpsichord), Benaroya Hall, Seattle, 16.12.2012 (BJ)
Mariss Janson’s Beethoven Cycle
Germany Beethoven, Mochizuki: Yefim Bronfman (piano), Esa-Pekka Salonen (conductor), Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, Philharmonic Hall Gasteig, Munich, 9.11.2012 (JFL)
Authentic Mahlerian Spirit from Andrés Oroczo-Estrada
Austria Mahler: Juliana Banse (soprano), Janina Baechle (mezzo-soprano), Wiener Singverein (chorus master: Johannes Prinz), Tonkünstler-Orchester Niederösterreich, Andrés Oroczo-Estrada (conductor). Goldener Saal, Musikverein, Vienna, 15.12.2012 (MB)
Elisabeth Kulman in a Largely-Rewarding Recital
Austria Liszt, Schumann, Albin Fries, and Schubert: Elisabeth Kulman (mezzo-soprano), Eduard Kutrowatz (piano). Mozart-Saal, Konzerthaus, Vienna, 13.12.2012 (MB)
Pappano and Barenboim: Great Partners in Music, Great Friends in Life
Italy Mozart, Chopin: Orchestra dell Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia. Conductor, Sir Antonio Pappano. Daniel Barenboim (piano).. Parco della Musica Rome, 13.11.2012 (JB)