Canada Various: Javier Perianes (piano). Vancouver Playhouse, Vancouver, 11.2.2024. (GN)
A rather different Goyescas from Javier Perianes in Vancouver
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Lahav Shani and the Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra’s memorable Mahler Sixth
Netherlands R. Strauss, Mahler: Chen Reiss (soprano), Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra / Lahav Shani (conductor). Broadcast live on medici.tv (directed by Dick Kuijs) from De Doelen Concert Hall, Rotterdam, 16.2.2024. (JPr)
Spell-binding Symanowski from Lisa Batiashvili, Kirill Petrenko and the Berlin Philharmonic
Germany Brahms, Szymanowski, R. Strauss: Lisa Batiashvili (violin), Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra / Kirill Petrenko (conductor). Philharmonie Berlin, 15.2.2024. (MB)
The cold beauty of a winter sky: Emilia Hoving and the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra play Saariaho
United Kingdom Saariaho, Beethoven, Prokofiev: Ning Feng (violin), Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra / Emilia Hoving (conductor). Lighthouse, Poole 14.2.2024. (CK)
A concerto of paradoxes and some great French music: the Strasbourg Philharmonic at Cadogan Hall
United Kingdom Berlioz, Rachmaninoff, Franck, Ravel: Nikolai Lugansky (piano), Strasbourg Philharmonic Orchestra / Marko Letonja (conductor). Cadogan Hall, London, 13.2.2024. (AR)
A short program of mini gems by Adès and Ravel from the LA Philharmonic
United States Ravel and Adès: Kirill Gerstein (piano), Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra / Thomas Adès (conductor). Walt Disney Concert Hall, Los Angeles, 10.2.2024. (LV)
Ryan Bancroft’s stunning Shostakovich with the BBC NOW in Cardiff
United Kingdom Beethoven, Shostakovich: Jonathan Biss (piano), James Platt (bass), BBC National Chorus and Orchestra of Wales / Ryan Bancroft (conductor). Hoddinott Hall, Millennium Centre, Cardiff, 11.2.2024. (PCG)
Randall Goosby and Christian Reif shine in their Seattle Symphony debuts
United States Julia Perry, Mozart, Shostakovich: Randall Goosby (violin), Seattle Symphony Orchestra / Christian Reif (conductor). Benaroya Hall, Seattle, 10.2.2024. (ZC)
