Germany Musikfest Berlin [3] – Beethoven: Igor Levit (piano). Philharmonie, Berlin, 31.8.2020. (MB)
Another illuminating Beethoven recital by Igor Levit at Musikfest Berlin
Mark Berry
Igor Levit’s deeply rewarding Beethoven enriches Musikfest Berlin
Germany Musikfest Berlin [2] – Beethoven: Igor Levit (piano). Philharmonie, Berlin, 30.8.2020. (MB)
Despite Social Distancing, Barenboim and Staatskapelle Berlin deliver memorable Mozart performances for Musikfest Berlin
Germany Musikfest Berlin [1] – Mozart: Staatskapelle Berlin / Daniel Barenboim (conductor). Philharmonie, Berlin, 29.8.2020. (MB)
© Monika Karczmarczyk/Berliner Festspiele
HGO’s open-air Sāvitri marks opera’s return to London
United Kingdom Holst, Sāvitri: Soloists, Chorus, HGO Orchestra, Thomas Payne (conductor). The Lawn, Lauderdale House, Highgate, London, 11.8.2020. (MB)
Fine Berlin anniversary tribute to Beethoven and Isaac Stern from Zukerman and Barenboim
Germany Beethoven: Pinchas Zukerman (violin), Daniel Barenboim (piano). Pierre Boulez Saal, Berlin, 8.3.2020. (MB)
In Berlin, the Staatsoper presents a Carmen to make one think
Germany Bizet, Carmen: Soloists, Children’s Choir of the Staatsoper Unter den Linden (chorus director: Vincenz Weissenburger), Staatsopernchor Berlin (chorus director: Martin Wright), Staatskapelle Berlin / Daniel Barenboim (conductor). Staatsoper Unter den Linden, Berlin, 7.3.2020. (MB)
Simon Rattle, back in Berlin, makes a strong case for Beethoven’s neglected oratorio
Germany Strauss and Beethoven: Jonathan Kelly (oboe), Iwona Sobotka (soprano), Benjamin Bruns (tenor), David Soar (bass), Berlin Radio Chorus (chorus director: Simon Halsey) / Simon Rattle (conductor). Philharmonie, Berlin, 5.3.2020. (MB)
More splendid Beethoven from Pinchas Zukerman and Daniel Barenboim in Berlin
United Kingdom Beethoven: Pinchas Zukerman (violin), Daniel Barenboim (piano). Pierre Boulez Saal, Berlin, 1.3.2020. (MB)
