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Geoffrey Newman

Winning Barber and Shostakovich Usher Out a Record-Setting Season

23/06/201618/06/2016 by Geoffrey Newman

CanadaCanada Morlock, Barber, Shostakovich: Chad Hoopes (violin), Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, Bramwell Tovey (conductor), Orpheum Theatre, Vancouver, 11.6.2016.(GN)

Chad Hoopes (Courtesy Vancouver Symphony Orchestra).
Chad Hoopes (Courtesy Vancouver Symphony Orchestra).

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A Celebration of Mahler’s 6th from Bramwell Tovey and Edward Gregson

16/06/201610/06/2016 by Geoffrey Newman

CanadaCanada Mahler, Gregson: Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, Bramwell Tovey (conductor), Orpheum Theatre, Vancouver, 4.6.2016 (GN)

Edward Gregson  (Courtesy Vancouver Symphony Orchestra)
Edward Gregson (Courtesy Vancouver Symphony Orchestra)

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Authenticity Mixes with Opulence in an All-Tchaikovsky Programme

12/06/201603/06/2016 by Geoffrey Newman

CanadaCanada Tchaikovsky: Johannes Moser (cello), Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, Bramwell Tovey (conductor), Orpheum Theatre, Vancouver, 28.5.2016. (GN)

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Johannes Moser (cello) with members of the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra

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Chamber Music in the Small: Angela Cheng Helps Vetta Celebrate 30 Years

06/06/201630/05/2016 by Geoffrey Newman

CanadaCanada Schubert, Mozart, Brahms: Angela Cheng (piano), Joan Blackman and Jennie Press (violins), Nicolo Eugelmi (viola), Brian Yoon (cello), Christ Church Cathedral, Vancouver, 27.5.2016 (GN)

Angela Cheng and Vetta Chamber Music. © Matthew Baird.
Angela Cheng and Vetta Chamber Music. © Matthew Baird.

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Dale Barltrop Stunning in Herculean Farewell Concert

29/05/201627/05/2016 by Geoffrey Newman

CanadaCanada Bartók, Mozart, Shostakovich: Dale Barltrop (violin and leader), Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, Orpheum Theatre, Vancouver, 21.5.2016. (GN)

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Dale Barltrop © Vancouver Symphony Orchestra

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Ian Bostridge’s Return to the War Songs Leaves a Less Chilling Spell

29/05/201623/05/2016 by Geoffrey Newman

CanadaCanada Mahler, Stephan, Butterworth, Weill, Britten: Ian Bostridge (tenor), Wenwen Du (piano), Vancouver Playhouse, 18.5.2016. (GN)

Ian Bostridge and Wenwen Du © Vancouver Recital Society.
Ian Bostridge and Wenwen Du © Vancouver Recital Society.

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James Ehnes Celebrates his 40th Birthday

19/05/201614/05/2016 by Geoffrey Newman

CanadaCanada Handel, Beethoven, Tovey: James Ehnes (violin), Andrew Armstrong (piano), Orpheum Theatre, Vancouver, 9.5.2016. (GN)

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James Ehnes and Andrew Armstrong with Bramwell Tovey
© Vancouver Symphony Orchestra

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Bryn Terfel: Master of the Celebrity Concert

14/05/201610/05/2016 by Geoffrey Newman

CanadaCanada Ibert, Schumann, Schubert, et al: Bryn Terfel (bass-baritone), Natalia Katyukova (piano), Orpheum Theatre, Vancouver, 4.5.2016 (GN)

Bryn Terfel and Natalia Katyukova (courtesy of Vancouver Recital Society)
Bryn Terfel and Natalia Katyukova (courtesy of Vancouver Recital Society)

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