Germany Musikfest Berlin 2013 (3) Lutosławski, Bartók, Prokofiev: Yefim Bronfman (piano), Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra Amsterdam/Daniele Gatti (conductor), Philharmonie, Berlin, 4.9.2013.
Michael Cookson
Berlin Musikfest (2): Runnicles Pays Tribute to Two Kindred Spirits
Germany Britten, Shostakovich: Musikfest Berlin 2013, Klaus Florian Vogt (tenor), Orchester der Deutschen Oper Berlin/Donald Runnicles (conductor), Philharmonie, Berlin – 3rd September 2013 (MC)
Photo by Ashley Wilkerson Photography
Berlin Musikfest (1): Elation at Shostakovich and Britten Performances
Germany Shostakovich, Britten:Berlin Musikfest 2013, Angela Denoke (soprano), Petr Migunov (bass), Mahler Chamber Orchestra/Teodor Currentzis (conductor), Philharmonie, Berlin, 2.9.2013 (MC)
- Mahler Chamber Orchestra, credit Holger Talinski
High Quality Recitals from the Henschel in England’s Lake District
United Kingdom Haydn, Schulhoff, Beethoven, Theofanidis, Sibelius, Brahms: Henschel Quartet [Christoph Henschel (violin), Daniel Bell (violin), Monika Henschel-Schwind (viola), Mathias Beyer-Karlshøj (cello)], Lake District Summer Music 2013, Kendal Parish Church, Cumbria, 13.8.2013 & 17.8.2013. (MC)
Argerich Lives Up to Her Reputation
United Kingdom Bartók, Beethoven, Pärt: Martha Argerich (piano), David Kadouch (piano), Manchester Camerata/Gábor Takács-Nagy – Manchester International Festival, Bridgewater Hall, Manchester – Friday 12th July 2013 (MC)
Lancashire Sinfonietta Impresses Despite Uncertain Future
United Kingdom Mendelssohn, Mozart, Beethoven: Peter Sparks (clarinet), Lancashire Sinfonietta/Andrew Watkinson (leader), Preston Minster, Lancashire, 29.6.2013 (MC)
Terfel Displays Vocal Prowess and A Warm Personality
United Kingdom International Opera Stars Series 2013: – Bryn Terfel: Bryn Terfel (bass-baritone), Gwawr Edwards (soprano), Caryl Hughes (mezzo-soprano), Manchester Concert Orchestra/Gareth Jones (conductor), Bridgwater Hall, Manchester, 16.6.2013 (MC)
The Rebellious Violinist: Michael Cookson Interviews Viktoria Mullova
The Rebellious Violinist: Michael Cookson interviews Viktoria Mullova