Sibelius, Beethoven: Lisa Batiashvili (violin), New York Philharmonic/Alan Gilbert, Philharmonie, Gasteig, Munich, 14-5-2011 (MC)
International Concerts
All non-UK concert reviews
Mahler Festival Leipzig: Zinman – Tonhalle Orchestra Zurich – Sixth Symphony
Mahler: Tonhalle Orchestra Zurich, David Zinman (conductor) Gewandhaus, Leipzig, 24.5.2011 (JFL)
Mahler Festival Leipzig: Gilbert – New York Philharmonic – Fifth Symphony
Mahler: New York Philharmonic, Alan Gilbert (conductor) Gewandhaus, Leipzig, 23.5.2011 (JFL)
Farewell to Finlandia Hall:Mahler and Haydn bid adieu to Helsinki Philharmonic’s old home
Mahler, Haydn: Juhan Tralla (tenor), Gabriel Suovanen (baritone), Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra – John Storgårds (conductor) at the Finlandia Hall, Helsinki, 18.5.2011 (GF)
Mahler Festival Leipzig: Gergiev – London Symphony Orchestra – First Symphony
Mahler: London Symphony Orchestra, Valery Gergiev (conductor) Gewandhaus, Leipzig, 22.5.2011 (JFL)
Mahler Festival Leipzig: Nezét-Séguin – Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra – Seventh Symphony
Mahler: Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, Yannick Nezét-Séguin (conductor) Gewandhaus, Leipzig, 21.5.2011 (JFL)
Mahler Festival Leipzig: Luisi – Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra – Das Lied von der Erde
Mahler: Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, Anna Larsson (mezzo), Robert Dean Smith (tenor), Fabio Luisi (conductor) Gewandhaus, Leipzig, 22.5.2011 (JFL)
Mahler Youth Orchestra plays their Magic Horn and other works by Mahler
Mahler: Mahler Youth Orchestra, Philippe Jordan (conductor), Thomas Hampson (baritone), Burkhart Fritz (tenor) Megaron – Athens Concert Hall, 11.-12.5.11 (BM)