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Stan Metzger

Mehta and Bruckner: A Triumphal Reunion with the New York Philharmonic

15/01/201214/01/2012 by Stan

United StatesUnited States  Bruckner: New York Philharmonic Orchestra, Zubin Mehta (Conductor),  Avery Fisher Hall, Lincoln Center, New York, 12.1.2012 (SSM)

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Categories Concert Reviews, International Concerts, Previously Published Tags New York, Stan Metzger

Haydn, Schubert and Ravel Open New York Philharmonic Spring Season

11/01/201205/01/2012 by Stan

United StatesUnited States Haydn, Schubert, Ravel: Anne Sofie von Otter (Mezzo-soprano), New York Philharmonic Orchestra, Alan Gilbert (Conductor), Avery Fisher Hall, Lincoln Center, New York, 28.12.2011 (SSM)

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Bach and Messiaen: Varieties of Religious Experience

11/01/201203/01/2012 by Stan

United StatesUnited States  Bach, Messiaen: Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Chamber Chorus, Norman Mackenzie (Director), Orchestra of St. Luke’s, Robert Spano (Conductor), Carnegie Hall, New York, 15.12.2011 (SSM)

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Metropolitan Opera Presents World Premiere Baroque Pastiche: “The Enchanted Island”

23/01/201401/01/2012 by Stan

United StatesUnited States  The Enchanted Island , Metropolitan Opera Orchestra and Chorus, William Christie (Conductor), New York, (31.12.2011 – 30.1.2012) (SSM)

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Mahler’s 10th: Not Perfect Enough For Mahler Himself

05/01/201231/12/2011 by Stan

United StatesUnited States  Mahler, Symphony No. 10 (Performing Version “Cooke III”): New York Philharmonic Orchestra, Daniel Harding (conductor), Avery Fischer Hall, Lincoln Center, New York City, 1.12.2011 (SSM)

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The Long Road to Carnegie Hall: Pianist Christian Zacharias’ Debut Recital

11/01/201221/12/2011 by Stan

United StatesUnited States Bach, Brahms, Beethoven and Schubert: Christian Zacharias, (piano), Carnegie Hall, New York,13.12.2011 (SSM)

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Not Your Usual School Music Recital: Juilliard’s Students Show What They’ve Learned

13/12/201107/12/2011 by Stan

United StatesUnited States  Handel, Telemann: Juilliard 415, Monica Huggett (leader and violin), Peter Jay Sharp Theater, Juilliard School, New York City, 2.12.2011 (SSM)

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An Italian in Egypt: Rossini’s Rarely Heard Moïse et Pharaon

14/02/201403/12/2011 by Stan

United StatesUnited States G. Rossini, Moïse et Pharaon: The Collegiate Chorale,  American Symphony Orchestra,James Bagwell (conductor), Carnegie Hall, New York City, 30.11.2011 (SSM)

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