United Kingdom Mahler, Debussy, and Messiaen:Magdalena Kožená (mezzo-soprano), Dame Mitsuko Uchida (piano). Wigmore Hall, London, 20.5.2012 (MB)
Concert Reviews
The complete list of posted concert reviews
Hersch and Diamond Premieres, plus Chihuly’s “Bluebeard”
United States Hersch (15.5), Diamond (17.5) and Bartók: Soloists, Seattle Symphony, Gerard Schwarz (conductor), Benaroya Hall, Seattle, 15 & 17.5.2012 (BJ)
Two Mighty Works – Jordan at the Tonhalle
Switzerland Brahms, Shostakovich: Arcadi Volodos (piano), Tonhalle Orchestra, Philippe Jordan (conductor), Zurich, 16.5.2012 (JR)
The Arensky Chamber Orchestra’s Impressive Mozart
United Kingdom Mozart: Andrew Haveron (violin), Andriy Viytovych (viola), Arensky Chamber Orchestra, William Kunhardt (conductor), Cadogan Hall, London, 19.5.2012 (MB)
Magnificent Mahler from Daniele Gatti
United Kingdom Mahler, Wagner: Philharmonia Orchestra, Daniele Gatti (conductor), Royal Festival Hall, London, 17.5.2012 (MB)
The Amar Quartet Plays Tchaikovsky
United Kingdom Tchaikovsky: Amar Quartet, Kings Place, London 18.5.2012 (GDn)
Moving Array of Music with Holocaust Associations
United States Laks, Haas, Heggie, and arrangements by Ullmann: Music of Remembrance: soloists, Northwest Boychoir, Joseph Crnko (conductor), Illsley Ball Nordstrom Recital Hall, Benaroya Hall, Seattle, 14.5.2012 (BJ)
Transfixing Tribute to George Crumb
United States Music of George Crumb: Audrey Luna (soprano), The Collegiate Chorale, James Bagwell (conductor), The Brooklyn Youth Chorus, Dianne Berkun (artistic director), American Symphony Orchestra, Leon Botstein (conductor), Teresa Cheung (conductor), Geoffrey McDonald (conductor), Carnegie Hall, New York City, 19.4.2012 (GG)