United States Beethoven, Dvořák, R. Strauss, Elliott Carter, Schumann: Anna Netrebko (soprano), The MET Orchestra, James Levine (conductor). Carnegie Hall, New York City. 8.2.2015 (BH)
Concert Reviews
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Yes, Today’s Composers Are Still Writing Violin Sonatas
United States Shanfield, Shaw, Lash, Kosugi, Aucoin, S.C. Adams, Wollschlager, Cerrone: Rachel Lee Priday (violin), David Kaplan (piano). SubCulture, New York City. 6.2.2015 (BH)
Let’s Tango! Music for Valentine’s Day
Singapore Tchaikovsky, Piazzolla, Moyer, VCH Chamber Series: Valentine’s Day Concert: Souvenir de Florence, Victoria Concert Hall, Singapore, 14.02.2015 (RP)
The Last Act of the Berliner Philharmoniker’s London Residence Promises More Than It Delivers
Lachenmann and Mahler: Kate Royal (soprano), Magdalena Kožená (mezzo-soprano), London Symphony Chorus, CBSO Chorus (chorus director: Simon Halsey), Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Simon Rattle (conductor). Royal Festival Hall, London, 15.2.2015 (MB)
Andris Nelsons in Rare Elgar and Electrifying Shostakovich
United Kingdom Elgar, Shostakovich:Eleanor Dennis (soprano), Simon Callow (speaker), City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra/Andris Nelsons (conductor), Symphony Hall, Birmingham, 15.2.2015 (JQ)
Concert of Baltic Music Lacks Dynamic Contrast and Shading
Tubin, Pärt, Vasks: Baiba Skride (violin), BBC National Orchestra of Wales, Anu Tali (conductor), Hoddinott Hall, Cardiff. 10.2.2015 (PCG)
The Latest Instalment of Rachmaninoff Inside Out is a Decidedly Mixed Bag
United Kingdom Rachmaninov, Shostakovich: Alexander Ghindin (piano); London Philharmonic Orchestra/Vassily Petrenko. Royal Festival Hall, London, 13.2.2015 (CC)
A Mesmerising Opening Night for Chor@Berlin
Germany Machaut, Martin, Odeh-Tamimi:Audi Jugendchorakademie; Die Singphoniker; Ensemble Mixtura; Berlin, 12.02.2015 (HR)