United Kingdom J.S. Bach, Beethoven, Schubert: Razumovsky Ensemble (Kolja Blacher & Jan Schmolck [violin], Andriy Viytovych [viola], Olega Kogan & Alexander Chaushian [cello]), Wigmore Hall, London, 6.6.2017. (CS)
This Week’s Review
Quite Outstanding Performances of Beethoven and Franck
Austria Beethoven and Franck: Frank Peter Zimmermann (violin), Vienna Symphony Orchestra / Jakub Hrůša (director). Grosser Saal, Konzerthaus, Vienna, 6.6.2017. (MB)
David Afkham leads the Rotterdam Philharmonic in Triumphant Tchaikovsky Fifth Symphony
China Jeths, Lalo, Tchaikovsky: Ray Chen (violin), Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra / David Afkham (conductor), Shanghai Oriental Art Center, Shanghai 6.6.2017. (RP)
Young and Old Flock to Montréal for the Concours Musical International
Canada Brahms, Saint-Saëns, Hawkins, R. Strauss, Shostakovich, Bartók: Zoltán Fejérvári (piano), Serhiy Salov (piano), Measha Brueggergosman (soprano), Benjamin Beilman (violin), Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal / Claus-Peter Flor (conductor), Symphony Hall, Place des Arts, Montréal, 12.5.2017. (LV)
Hailstorm Drenches Listeners and Affects Shaham’s Intonation
Switzerland Dvořák, Prokofiev: Gil Shaham (violin), Chiara Enderle (cello), Tonhalle Orchestra Zürich / Lionel Bringuier (conductor), Tonhalle, Zurich 2.6.2017. (JR)
Making Sense of a Chaotic Beast: Oundjian tames Mahler’s Third
United Kingdom Mahler: Susan Platts (mezzo), Ladies of the RSNO Chorus, RSNO Junior Chorus, Royal Scottish National Orchestra / Peter Oundjian (conductor), Usher Hall, Edinburgh, 2.6.2017. (SRT)
A Magnificent Joyce DiDonato at the Teatro Real
Spain Joyce DiDonato, In War & Peace: Il Pomo d’Oro / Maxim Emelyanichev (conductor), Teatro Real, Madrid, 2.6.2017. (JMI)
A Memorable Performance of Quatuor pour le fin de temps
United Kingdom Messiaen and Schubert: Janine Jansen (violin), Lucas Debargue (piano), Torleif Thedéen (cello), Martin Fröst (clarinet), Wigmore Hall, London, 2.6.2107. (AS)