Musikfest Berlin 2012[3]: Sokhiev and DSO Put On an Exciting Concert
11/09/2012
Germany Stravinsky, Copland, Bolcom, Barber, Gershwin, Weill, Bernstein and Rachmaninov: Sasha Cooke (mezzo-soprano), Deutsches-Symphonie Orchester Berlin/Tugan Sokhiev, Philharmonie, Berlin, 7.9.2012 (MC) Read more
Mahler Munich Philharmonic: Maazel – a Different View from Lucerne
11/09/2012
Switzerland Mahler: Lucerne Festival, Munich Philharmonic, Lorin Maazel (conductor) Kultur- und Kongresszentrum Lucerne 9.9.2012 (JR) Read more
BBC Proms: A Bit of Everything on the Last Night
10/09/2012
United KingdomSimpson, Suk, Delius, Bruch, Puccini, Williams, Dvořák, Elgar, Parry, Wood et al: Nicola Benedetti (violin), Joseph Calleja (tenor), BBC Symphony Chorus and Orchestra / Jiří Bělohlávek (conductor), Royal Albert Hall, London 8.9.12 (GDn) Read more
Musikfest Berlin 2012[3]: Unfamiliar American Music from LSO and Tilson Thomas
10/09/2012
Germany Aaron Copland, Morton Feldman and Charles Ives: Emanuel Ax (piano), Ernst Senff Choir, London Symphony Orchestra/Michael Tilson Thomas, Philharmonie, Berlin, 6.9.2012 (MC) Read more
Notes from the 2012 Salzburg Festival – 14
09/09/2012
Austria Brahms, Lutosławski: Yefim Bronfman (piano), Berlin Philharmonic, Simon Rattle (conductor), Grosses Festspielhaus, Salzburg, 26.8.2012 (JFL) Read more
The Munich Maazel Redux Part II
09/09/2012
Germany Bruckner, Wagner: Lorin Maazel (conductor), Munich Philharmonic, Philharmonic Hall Gasteig, Munich, 7.9.2012 (JFL) Read more
Prom 75: Evocative Alpine Symphony from Haitink and VPO
08/09/2012
United Kingdom Haydn and Strauss: London Brass (offstage), Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, Bernard Haitink (conductor). Royal Albert Hall, London, 7.9.2012 (MB) Read more
Prom 73: Deep, Invigorating Performance from Vienna Philharmonic
08/09/2012
United Kingdom Beethoven, Bruckner: Murray Perahia (piano); Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra/Bernard Haitink, Royal Albert Hall, London, Thursday, 6.9.2012 (CC) Read more
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This joyous set of Beethoven's sonatas takes its place among the very best. 
In its own way, the Seven Words of Christ is just as sublime as the Stabat Mater. 
This sensitive, dynamic recording is a joy, and may even constitute a revelation. 
The pair exhibits a refined style on these illuminating performances. 
A deeply affecting experience that ought to win the opera many new admirers. 
Composed in 1803, at a time when Beethoven was also writing his second symphony and his third piano 
This production has worked hard to cut the story's racist stereotypes 
Byzantine, Aramaic, and Coptic Christian traditions are melded along with songs and chants – some of 
While other venues closed up shop for the festive season, Wigmore Hall has flown the flag for top-qu 
After a few troubles, the German star regains control and delivers a brilliant performance 
