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Concert Reviews

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Messiaen’s Visionary Piano Cycle is an Awe-Inspiring Experience

01/03/201412/05/2013 by Stan

United KingdomUnited Kingdom  Messiaen: Steven Osborne (piano), St. James’ Church, Chipping Campden, 11.5.2013 (JQ)

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Categories Concert Reviews, Previously Published, UK Concerts Tags Chipping Campden, John Quinn

A Memorable Evening with Angela Gheorghiu

15/05/201312/05/2013 by Stan

United KingdomUnited Kingdom  International Opera Stars 2013:  Angela Gheorghiu (soprano), Teodor Ilincăi (tenor), Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Tiberiu Soare (conductor), Royal Festival Hall, London, 10.5.2013. (JPr)

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

Stravinsky’s Rite of Spring Invigorates and Excites

10/03/202312/05/2013 by Stan

United KingdomUnited Kingdom  Janáček, Ravel, Stravinsky: Louis Lortie (piano), BBC Philharmonic Orchestra / Juanjo Mena (conductor). Bridgewater Hall, Manchester, 9.5..2013 (MC)

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Categories Concert Reviews, Previously Published, UK Concerts Tags Manchester, Michael Cookson

Condensed Wagner Fails to Convince

15/05/201311/05/2013 by Stan

United KingdomUnited Kingdom  Naked Classics: Wagner’s Ring: Paul Rissmann (presenter), Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Philippe Bach (conductor), Usher Hall, Edinburgh, 10.5.2013 (SRT)

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Categories Concert Reviews, Previously Published, UK Concerts Tags Edinburgh, Simon Thompson

A Visit from the 465-Year-Old Orchestra

15/05/201311/05/2013 by Stan

United StatesUnited States  Brahms and Bruckner: Lisa Batiashvili (violin), Staatskapelle Dresden, Christian Thielemann (conductor), Carnegie Hall, New York City. 17-18.4.2013 (BH)

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

Magdalena Kožená in Recital: Beautiful Programming and Some Truly Ravishing Performances

15/05/201311/05/2013 by Stan

United KingdomUnited Kingdom  Ravel, Haydn, Bartók:  Magdalena Kožená (mezzo-soprano), Malcolm Martineau (piano) with Kaspar Zehnder (flute) and Tomáš Jamnik (cello). Barbican Hall, London, 8.5.2013 (CC)

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Categories Concert Reviews, Previously Published, UK Concerts Tags Colin Clarke, London

Will Gregory’s Moog Ensemble Harnessing Retro Technology

15/05/201311/05/2013 by Stan

United KingdomUnited Kingdom  Will Gregory’s Moog Ensemble: Hall One, Kings Place, London 10.5.2013 (GDn)

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Categories Concert Reviews, Previously Published, UK Concerts Tags Gavin Dixon, London

Anna Caterina Antonacci: An Over-Analysed Recital?

15/05/201311/05/2013 by Stan

United KingdomUnited Kingdom  Wolf, Debussy, Wagner, Puccini and Respighi: Anna Caterina Antonacci (soprano), Donald Sulzen (piano) and Heath Quartet: Wigmore Hall, London 9.5.2013. (JPr)

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