Switzerland Rouse, Bernstein and Tchaikovsky: New York Philharmonic Orchestra, Alan Gilbert (conductor), Joshua Bell (violin) Tonhalle, Zurich 6.5.2013 (JR)
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Britten Bemuses the Swiss
Switzerland Britten,War Requiem: Tonhalle Orchestra, Charles Dutoit (conductor), Tatiana Pavlovskaya (soprano), Toby Spence (tenor), Hanno Müller-Brachmann (baritone), Zürcher Sing-Akademie (chorus-master: Tim Brown), Zürcher Sängerknaben (chorus-master: Konrad von Aarburg) Tonhalle, Zurich 25.4.2013 (JR).
Majestic Bruckner from Dohnányi and the Tonhalle
Switzerland Sibelius, Bruckner: Christian Tetzlaff (violin), Tonhalle Orchestra, Christoph von Dohnányi (conductor)11.4.2013 (JR)
Lady Macbeth Makes Strong Musical and Visual Impact
Switzerland Shostakovich: Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk Soloists,Chorus of the Zurich Opera, Philharmonia Zurich, conductor: Teodor Currentzis, Zurich Opera, Zurich. 7.4.13 (JR)
Nigel Kennedy on Tour with Bach & Fats Waller
Switzerland Bach and Fats Waller: Nigel Kennedy (violin), Rolf Bussalb (guitar), Yaron Stavi (bass), Krzysztof Dziedzic (drum) Tonhalle, Zurich 6.4.2013 (JR).
Thought-provoking Parsifal in Zurich
Switzerland Wagner, Parsifal: Soloists, chorus and orchestra of the Zurich Opera / Mikko Franck (conductor) 23.3.2013 (JR)
Zurich Opera presents new season 2013/2014
Switzerland Zurich Opera presents new season 2013/2014
The highlights next season in Zurich include nine opera premières and three ballet premières. In addition there will be 22 revivals, six concerts with the opera’s orchestra and nine Lieder recitals.