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Concert Reviews

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Sarah Connolly and Julius Drake in Profound Mahler Performances

17/01/201414/01/2014 by Stan

United KingdomUnited Kingdom Berlioz and Mahler, Sarah Connolly (mezzo-soprano), Julius Drake (piano),Wigmore Hall, London 13.1.2014. (JPr)

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Categories Concert Reviews, Previously Published, UK Concerts Tags Jim Pritchard, London

Compelling and Enjoyable Tchaikovsky from Blomstedt

17/01/201413/01/2014 by Stan

SwitzerlandSwitzerland    Larsson, Tchaikovsky: Tonhalle Orchestra Zurich, Christer Johnsson (saxophone), Herbert Blomstedt, (conductor), Tonhalle Zurich

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Categories Concert Reviews, International Concerts, Previously Published Tags John Rhodes, Zurich

A Superb Wigmore Hall Debut by Pavel Kolesnikov

17/01/201413/01/2014 by Stan

United KingdomUnited Kingdom Rameau, Debussy, Chopin, Pavel Kolesnikov (piano), Wigmore Hall, London, 12.1.2014 (RB)

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Categories Concert Reviews, Previously Published, UK Concerts Tags London, Robert Beattie 1 Comment

Cool and Sleek Brahms from Welser-Möst

17/01/201413/01/2014 by Stan

 United StatesUnited States Brahms: Julia Fischer (violin), Cleveland Orchestra, Franz Welser-Möst (conductor) Severance Hall, Cleveland, 12.1.2014 (MSJ)

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Categories Concert Reviews, International Concerts, Previously Published Tags Cleveland, Mark S. Jordan

Richard Egarr Fails to Do Justice to Haydn

17/01/201413/01/2014 by Stan

 United KingdomUnited Kingdom Haydn, The Creation: Marlis Petersen (soprano), Sally Dodds (mezzo-soprano), Jeremy Ovenden (tenor), Gerald Finley (bass-baritone), London Symphony Chorus (chorus master: Simon Halsey), London Symphony Orchestra, Richard Egarr (conductor). Barbican Hall, London, 12.1.2014 (MB)

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Categories Concert Reviews, Previously Published, UK Concerts Tags London, Mark Berry

Fine Brahms from Gary Hoffman and David Selig

17/01/201412/01/2014 by Stan

United KingdomUnited Kingdom Brahms Gary Hoffman (cello), David Selig (piano), Wigmore Hall, London, 10.1.2014 (RB)

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Categories Concert Reviews, Previously Published, UK Concerts Tags London, Robert Beattie

Colorful Bates Work Puts Beethoven in a New Light

17/01/201412/01/2014 by Stan

United StatesUnited States Beethoven, Mason Bates: Alexander Barantschik (violin), San Francisco Symphony, Michael Tilson Thomas (conductor), Davies Symphony Hall, San Francisco. 9.1.2014 (HS)

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Categories Concert Reviews, International Concerts, Previously Published Tags Harvey Steiman, San Francisco

An Evening of Piston Rarities for Piano

17/01/201411/01/2014 by Stan

United StatesUnited States Piston, Copland: Matthew Graybil and Igor Lovchinsky (pianos), Melvin Stecher and Norman Horowitz (guest speakers), SubCulture, New York City, 9.1.2014 (BH)

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Categories Concert Reviews, International Concerts, Previously Published Tags Bruce Hodges, New York
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