Christopher Sallon

John Williams returns to Tanglewood, while Jussen brothers and BSO enchant in Mendelssohn and Berlioz

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United StatesUnited States 2023 Tanglewood [5] – John Williams Film Night: Elita Kang (violin), BU Tanglewood Institute Young Artists Vocal Program Chorus (director: Penelope Bitzas / conductor: Katie Woolf), Boston Pops Orchestra / David Newman and John Williams (conductors). Koussevitzky Music Shed, Lenox, 5.8.2023. (CSa)

John Williams conducts Elita Kang playing the Theme from Schindler’s List at Film Night © Hilary Scott

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At Tanglewood: the BSO excels in Wagner and Mozart, while individual players shine in recital

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United StatesUnited States 2023 Tanglewood [3] – Wagner and Mozart: Martin Helmchen (piano), Boston Symphony Orchestra / David Afkham (conductor). Koussevitzky Music Shed, Lenox/Stockbridge, MA, 22.7.2023. (CSa)

David Afkam conducts pianist Martin Helmchen in Mozart Piano Concerto No.25 in C © Hilary Scott

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Tanglewood’s superb production brings Handel’s masque Acis and Galatea to life

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United StatesUnited States Tanglewood 2023 [2] – Handel, Acis and Galatea, a Masque: Soloists, Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra / Richard Egarr (conductor and harpsichord). Seiji Ozawa Hall, Tanglewood, Massachusetts, 20.7.2023. (CSa)

Nicholas Mulroy (Acis), Dashon Burton (Polyphemus), and Hera Hyesang Park (Galatea) © Hilary Scott

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Tanglewood’s arcadian Così fan tutte: a transport of delights

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United StatesUnited States Tanglewood 2023 [1] – Mozart, Così fan tutte: Soloists, Tanglewood Festival Chorus, Boston Symphony Orchestra / Andris Nelsons (conductor). Tanglewood, Massachusetts, 15.7.2023. (CSa)

Così fan tutte at Tanglewood © Hilary Scott

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Inspired by the Bard: Met Orchestra and constellation of stars in potent mix of tragedy, ecstasy, and rapture

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United KingdomUnited Kingdom Tchaikovsky, Matthew Aucoin, Berlioz and Verdi: Joyce DiDonato (mezzo-soprano), Angel Blue (soprano) and Russell Thomas (tenor), The Met Orchestra / Yannick Nézet-Séguin (conductor). Barbican Hall, London, 29.6.2023. (CSa)

Yannick Nézet-Séguin conducts Joyce DiDonato (mezzo-soprano) and The Met Orchestra © Mark Allan

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Striking Gold: Anne Sophie Mutter and friends shine in an evening of great music-making

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United KingdomUnited Kingdom Beethoven, Sebastian Currier, Clara Schumann, Brahms: Anne-Sophie Mutter (violin), Maximilian Hornung (cello), Lambert Orkis (piano), Royal Festival Hall, London, 4.6.2023. (CSa)

After the presentation of the RPS Gold Medal by John Gilhooly (left) to Anne-Sophie Mutter 

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