Bĕlohlávek and the BBC Symphony Orchestra in a Czech Programme – Janáček Steals the Show.
12/11/2011
United Kingdom Kadeřábek, Dvořák, Martinů, Janáček:Maxim Rysanov (viola), BBC Symphony Orchestra, Jiří Bĕlohlávek (conductor),
Barbican Hall, London, 10.11.2011 (CG)
Intense Vaughan Williams’ Fifth from Sir Mark While Gourlay Invigorates Dvořák
12/11/2011
United Kingdom Vaughan Williams, Dvořák, Elgar: Hallé Orchestra, Mark Elder (conductor), Andrew Gourlay (conductor – Dvořák), Bridgewater Hall, Manchester, 9.11.2011 Read more
James Ehnes Excels in Barber’s Violin Concerto. Dutoit and the RPO Impressive in Berlioz and Tchaikovsky
10/11/2011
United Kingdom Berlioz, Barber, Tchaikovsky: James Ehnes (violin), Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Charles Dutoit (conductor), Royal Festival Hall, London, 8.11.2011 (CG) Read more
Andreas Haefliger Offers Much to Enjoy in Liszt and Schubert
10/11/2011
United Kingdom Liszt and Schubert: Andreas Haefliger (piano). Wigmore Hall, London, 9.11.2011 (MB)
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Gardiner vs Chailly in Beethoven: Too Close to Call
10/11/2011
United Kingdom Beethoven: Orchestre Revolutionnaire et Romantique, John Eliot Gardiner (conductor), Queen Elizabeth Hall, London, 9.11.2011 (Gdn) Read more
Pierre-Laurent Aimard’s Recital at the Queen Elizabeth Hall: Simply Outstanding
10/11/2011
United Kingdom Liszt, Bartok, Marco Stroppa, Ravel, Messiaen: Pierre-Laurent Aimard (piano), Queen Elizabeth Hall, London 8.11.2011 (RB) Read more
Unlikely Locale Suits Rare Milhaud Opera
10/11/2011
Milhaud, Le pauvre matelot (“The Poor Sailor”): Soloists, Pocket Opera of New York, Nicholas De Maison (arranger and conductor), Fraunces Tavern, New York City. 1.11.2011 (BH) Read more
“Multiple Modernisms” by New York’s spunky counter)induction
10/11/2011
United States Davidovsky, Babbitt, Bartlett, Feldman, Boulez, Scelsi, Webern: Matthew Levy (guest saxophone), counter)induction, Tenri Cultural Institute, New York City. 30.10.2011 (BH) 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.'We're dealing with constantly changing regulations,' said conductor Sakari Oramo
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.
'We're dealing with constantly changing regulations,' said conductor Sakari Oramo
