United Kingdom Mathias, Brahms, Dvořák: Kristóf Baráti (violin), Royal Scottish National Orchestra / Gilbert Varga (conductor). Usher Hall, Edinburgh, 1.3.2019. (SRT)
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Andrew Manze’s Brilliant Musicianship Illuminates Another Interesting SCO Concert
United Kingdom Stravinsky, Mozart, Stenhammar: Franceso Piemontesi (piano), Scottish Chamber Orchestra / Andrew Manze (conductor), Queen’s Hall, Edinburgh, 28.2.2019. (SRT)
Norrington and RSNO Make the Case for Historically Informed Performances on Modern Instruments
United Kingdom Schumann, Mozart: Francesca Dego (violin), Royal Scottish National Orchestra / Sir Roger Norrington (conductor), Usher Hall, Edinburgh, 22.2.2019. (SRT)
In Edinburgh the Dunedin Consort Explore the Young Handel’s Genius
United Kingdom Handel: Rowan Pierce (soprano), Matthew Brook (bass), Dunedin Consort, John Butt (director), Queen’s Hall, Edinburgh, 5.2.2019. (SRT)
SCO Chorus’s Christmas Concert Shows a Flair for Programming
United Kingdom Rachmaninov, Pärt and various composers: Scottish Chamber Orchestra Chorus / Gregory Batsleer (conductor). Greyfriars Kirk, Edinburgh, 17.12.2018. (SRT)
Daniele Rustioni’s ‘Old Tricks’ Brings the SCO to Life
United Kingdom Rossini, Respighi, Mendelssohn: Maximiliano Martín & William Stafford (clarinets), Scottish Chamber Orchestra / Daniele Rustioni (conductor), Queen’s Hall, Edinburgh, 6.12.2018. (SRT)
Mendelssohnian Chic Elegance from Laurence Equilbey and SCO
United Kingdom Mendelssohn: Rowan Pierce (soprano), Jessica Gillingwater (mezzo), Hilary Summers (contralto), Martin Mitterrutzner (tenor), Huw Montague Rendall (baritone), SCO Chorus, Scottish Chamber Orchestra / Laurence Equilbey (conductor), Queen’s Hall, Edinburgh, 29.11.2018. (SRT)
Remarkably Fine Debussy from Dausgaard and BBC SSO
United Kingdom Debussy, Ravel: Joaquín Achúcarro (piano), Royal Conservatoire of Scotland Voices, BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra / Thomas Dausgaard (conductor), Usher Hall, Edinburgh, 25.11.2018. (SRT)
