Switzerland Bloch, Bruch, Brahms: Pinchas Zukerman (violin), Rotterdam Philharmonic / Lahav Shani (conductor), Tonhalle Maag, Zurich 25.10.2018. (JR)
Rotterdam Philharmonic Impress With Their New Chief Conductor Lahav Shani
This Week’s Review
A Minimalist Opera in a Minimalist Production
Spain Saariaho, Only the Sound Remains: Meta 4 Quartet, Theatre of Voices / Ivor Bolton (conductor), Teatro Real, Madrid, 23.10.2018. (JMI)
in Only the Sound Remains © J. del Real
Stark Realism and Perfect Casting Make for an Unforgettable Jenůfa
Czech Republic Janáček, Jenůfa: Soloists, Chorus, Ballet and Orchestra of The National Theatre / Jaroslav Kyzlink (conductor), The National Theatre, Prague, 19.10.2018. (RP)
Polenzani Excels in Title Role of Idomeneo
United States Mozart, Idomeneo: Soloists, Chorus, Lyric Opera of Chicago / Sir Andrew Davis (conductor). Civic Opera House, Chicago. 20.10.2018. (JLZ)
(c) Kyle Flubacker
Sinaisky in Sibelius at Cardiff
United Kingdom Sibelius, Mozart, Wagner: Louis Schwizgebel (piano), City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra / Vassily Sinaisky (conductor). St David’s Hall, Cardiff, 23.10.2018. (PCG)
Opening Concert in Cardiff’s International Season
United Kingdom Tchaikovsky, Chopin, Glinka: Benjamin Grosvenor (piano), London Philharmonic Orchestra / Alondra de la Parra (conductor). St David’s Hall, Cardiff, 16.10.2018. (PCG)
Rewarding Chamber Music by Charlotte Bray in Excellent Performances
United Kingdom Bray and Meyer: Mariani Piano Quartet (Philipp Bohnen (violin), Barbara Buntrock (viola), Isang Enders (cello), Gerhard Vielhaber (piano)), Huw Watkins (piano). Purcell Room, London, 16.10.2018. (MB)
A Quartet Explores What It Means to Be Resilient
United States Prokofiev, Golijov, Mendelssohn: Calidore String Quartet, SubCulture, New York City. 11.10.2018. (BH)
