Canada Ibert, Schumann, Schubert, et al: Bryn Terfel (bass-baritone), Natalia Katyukova (piano), Orpheum Theatre, Vancouver, 4.5.2016 (GN)
Bryn Terfel: Master of the Celebrity Concert
Vancouver
Authentic and Scintillating Bartók from Isabelle Faust
Canada Mozart, Bartók, Dvořák: Isabelle Faust (violin), Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, Kazuyoshi Akiyama (conductor), Orpheum Theatre, Vancouver, 30.4.2016. (GN)
Adventurous Bach Arrangements from Jeffrey Cohan and the Salish Sea Festival
Canada J.S. Bach: Jeffrey Cohan (baroque flute), Ingrid Matthews (baroque violin), Hans-Jürgen Schnoor (harpsichord), Ryerson United Church, Vancouver, 17.4.2016. (GN)
Jeffrey Cohan © Reed Carlson.
Patrician Excellence from Herreweghe and Collegium Vocale Gent in Lagrime di Saint Pietro
Canada Lasso: Collegium Vocale Gent (Dorothee Mields and Barbora Kábatková, sopranos; Benedict Hymas, alto; Thomas Hobbs and Tore Denys, tenors; Benoit Arnould, baritone; Jimmy Holliday, bass); Philippe Herreweghe (conductor), Chan Centre, Vancouver, 15.4.2016.(GN)
The Doric String Quartet and Inon Barnatan Set the Seal on a Fine ‘Schubertiade’ Festival
Canada Schubert: Inon Barnatan, Jonathan Biss, Kuok-Wai Lio (piano), Benjamin Beilman (violin), Gary Hoffman (cello), Doric String Quartet: Vancouver Playhouse, 12-15.4. 2016. (GN)
More Silver-Etched Excellence from Mark Padmore and Paul Lewis
Canada Schumann, Brahms, Schubert, Wolf: Mark Padmore (tenor), Paul Lewis (piano), Chan Centre, Vancouver, 10.4.2016. (GN)
The VSO’S Spring Festival Grandly Flirts with the Inauthentic
Canada Wagner, Beethoven, Brahms: Jeanette Jonquil (clarinet), Monica Huisman (soprano), Sarah Fryer (mezzo-soprano), David Pomeroy (tenor), Alfred Walker (bass), UBC University Singers and Choral Union (Graeme Langager, director), Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, Bramwell Tovey (conductor), Orpheum Theatre, Vancouver, 9.4.2016. (GN)
A Living Fusion of Chopin and Scriabin from Dina Yoffe
Canada Chopin, Scriabin: Dina Yoffe (piano), Vancouver Playhouse, 8.4.2016 (GN)