Young-Jin Hur is a PhD candidate in psychology at University College London, researching themes in aesthetics centred around the sublime. An ardent CD collector, Young-Jin finds much affection in symphonic and orchestral works from between the mid-19th and mid-20th centuries, especially of Austro-German, Nordic, and Russian traditions, and in sacred vocal music. He also writes for MusicWeb, Corymbus, and Seoul Arts Center. He tweets at @yjhur1885 and blogs at Where Cherries Ripen.
2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2018-08-10UTC14:37:47+00:002018-08-10In a fin de siècle programme, Salonen and the Philharmonia demonstrated visceral excitement, and found ways to reinvent. Prom 36: Brilliance and excitement in Salonen’s Webern, Mahler and Wagner with the Philharmoniaen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-wagner-webern-mahler-salonen-kampe-philharmonia-royal-albert-hall-london-august-2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngYoung-Jin Hurhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/26117https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/26117https://bachtrack.com/files/68195-uupjavrr-400x400.jpgYoung-Jin Hur is a PhD candidate in psychology at University College London, researching themes in aesthetics centred around the sublime. An ardent CD collector, Young-Jin finds much affection in symphonic and orchestral works from between the mid-19th and mid-20th centuries, especially of Austro-German, Nordic, and Russian traditions, and in sacred vocal music. He also writes for MusicWeb, Corymbus, and Seoul Arts Center. He tweets at @yjhur1885 and blogs at Where Cherries Ripen.563Reviewhttps://bachtrack.com/files/88198-esa-pekka-salonen-benjamin-suomela-resized.jpg510339Esa-Pekka SalonenBenjamin Suomela
2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2018-07-27UTC09:33:55+00:002018-07-27It was only in the final moments of The Firebird that the orchestra let themselves go, following a series of sensitive and transparent performances.Prom 16: Poise and transparency from Elder and the Halléen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-prom-16-elder-bevan-stephany-halle-july-2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngYoung-Jin Hurhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/26117https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/26117https://bachtrack.com/files/68195-uupjavrr-400x400.jpgYoung-Jin Hur is a PhD candidate in psychology at University College London, researching themes in aesthetics centred around the sublime. An ardent CD collector, Young-Jin finds much affection in symphonic and orchestral works from between the mid-19th and mid-20th centuries, especially of Austro-German, Nordic, and Russian traditions, and in sacred vocal music. He also writes for MusicWeb, Corymbus, and Seoul Arts Center. He tweets at @yjhur1885 and blogs at Where Cherries Ripen.564Reviewhttps://bachtrack.com/files/87660-sir-mark-close-up-halle-in-background-credit-russell-hart.jpg510340Sir Mark ElderRussell Hart
2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2018-06-25UTC12:06:43+00:002018-06-25An in-form Noseda and Benedetti meant that their Shostakovich was never to be lukewarm, as they portrayed the Soviet composer with fire and drama..Precision and abandon in the LSO's Shostakovichen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-shostakovich-noseda-benedetti-london-symphony-barbican-june-2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngYoung-Jin Hurhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/26117https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/26117https://bachtrack.com/files/68195-uupjavrr-400x400.jpgYoung-Jin Hur is a PhD candidate in psychology at University College London, researching themes in aesthetics centred around the sublime. An ardent CD collector, Young-Jin finds much affection in symphonic and orchestral works from between the mid-19th and mid-20th centuries, especially of Austro-German, Nordic, and Russian traditions, and in sacred vocal music. He also writes for MusicWeb, Corymbus, and Seoul Arts Center. He tweets at @yjhur1885 and blogs at Where Cherries Ripen.529Reviewhttps://bachtrack.com/files/85884-noseda-gianandrea-photo-sherman-2014.jpg510340Gianandrea NosedaSteve J Sherman
2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2018-06-04UTC15:43:47+00:002018-06-04Paavo Järvi gave a real sense of occasion to the evening, though the Berlioz neither embraced frenzy nor nodded to the fantastical. Masterful Dukas and Rachmaninov and a Berlioz with more to be desired from the Philharmoniaen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-dukas-rachmaninov-berlioz-jarvi-kozhukhin-philharmonia-orchestra-southbank-centre-june-2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngYoung-Jin Hurhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/26117https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/26117https://bachtrack.com/files/68195-uupjavrr-400x400.jpgYoung-Jin Hur is a PhD candidate in psychology at University College London, researching themes in aesthetics centred around the sublime. An ardent CD collector, Young-Jin finds much affection in symphonic and orchestral works from between the mid-19th and mid-20th centuries, especially of Austro-German, Nordic, and Russian traditions, and in sacred vocal music. He also writes for MusicWeb, Corymbus, and Seoul Arts Center. He tweets at @yjhur1885 and blogs at Where Cherries Ripen.560Reviewhttps://bachtrack.com/files/84376-paavo-jarvi-2---credit-kaupo-kikkas.jpg510340Paavo JärviKaupo Kikkas
2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2018-04-19UTC14:22:12+00:002018-04-19In a memorable evening, Jurowski and the LPO presented entirely convincing accounts.From a tango to brutality: Jurowski revels in Stravinsky, Debussy and Shostakovichen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-stravinsky-debussy-shostakovich-andsnes-jurowski-andsnes-london-philharmonic-orchestra-southbank-centre-april-2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngYoung-Jin Hurhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/26117https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/26117https://bachtrack.com/files/68195-uupjavrr-400x400.jpgYoung-Jin Hur is a PhD candidate in psychology at University College London, researching themes in aesthetics centred around the sublime. An ardent CD collector, Young-Jin finds much affection in symphonic and orchestral works from between the mid-19th and mid-20th centuries, especially of Austro-German, Nordic, and Russian traditions, and in sacred vocal music. He also writes for MusicWeb, Corymbus, and Seoul Arts Center. He tweets at @yjhur1885 and blogs at Where Cherries Ripen.620Reviewhttps://bachtrack.com/files/81444-jurowski-vladimir-pc-drew-kelley-d-300.jpg510340Vladimir JurowskiDrew Kelley
2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2018-04-16UTC09:58:04+00:002018-04-16Despite an impressive Elgar concerto with Müller-Schott, it was in the Sibelius symphony that Mälkki fell short. From Sibelius to Giguère, Mälkki returns to the LSO with versatilityen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-sibelius-giguere-elgar-malkki-muller-schott-london-symphony-orchestra-barbican-april-2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngYoung-Jin Hurhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/26117https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/26117https://bachtrack.com/files/68195-uupjavrr-400x400.jpgYoung-Jin Hur is a PhD candidate in psychology at University College London, researching themes in aesthetics centred around the sublime. An ardent CD collector, Young-Jin finds much affection in symphonic and orchestral works from between the mid-19th and mid-20th centuries, especially of Austro-German, Nordic, and Russian traditions, and in sacred vocal music. He also writes for MusicWeb, Corymbus, and Seoul Arts Center. He tweets at @yjhur1885 and blogs at Where Cherries Ripen.541Reviewhttps://bachtrack.com/files/81095-susanna-malkki---simonocofowler--y9a7756-sm-rt.jpg510340Susanna MälkkiSimon Fowler
2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2018-03-16UTC09:33:56+00:002018-03-16The replication of the weekend’s triumph was cut short by a somewhat dimly executed Fourth Symphony, as violinist Faust stole the show. Gardiner and LSO make a welcome return with Schumann concertoen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-schumann-london-symphony-orchestra-faust-gardiner-barbican-march-2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngYoung-Jin Hurhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/26117https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/26117https://bachtrack.com/files/68195-uupjavrr-400x400.jpgYoung-Jin Hur is a PhD candidate in psychology at University College London, researching themes in aesthetics centred around the sublime. An ardent CD collector, Young-Jin finds much affection in symphonic and orchestral works from between the mid-19th and mid-20th centuries, especially of Austro-German, Nordic, and Russian traditions, and in sacred vocal music. He also writes for MusicWeb, Corymbus, and Seoul Arts Center. He tweets at @yjhur1885 and blogs at Where Cherries Ripen.546Reviewhttps://bachtrack.com/files/78756-sir-john-eliot-gardiner-16-credit-sim-canetty-clarke-resized.jpg510340Sir John Eliot GardinerSim Canetty-Clarke
2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2018-03-12UTC09:48:46+00:002018-03-12With Gardiner’s eye for detail, the LSO triumph in a concert that marks the start of a new Schumann symphony cycle.Spellbinding Schumann and Berlioz from Gardiner and the LSO at the Barbicanen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-schumann-berlioz-gardiner-hallenberg-london-symphony-barbican-march-2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngYoung-Jin Hurhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/26117https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/26117https://bachtrack.com/files/68195-uupjavrr-400x400.jpgYoung-Jin Hur is a PhD candidate in psychology at University College London, researching themes in aesthetics centred around the sublime. An ardent CD collector, Young-Jin finds much affection in symphonic and orchestral works from between the mid-19th and mid-20th centuries, especially of Austro-German, Nordic, and Russian traditions, and in sacred vocal music. He also writes for MusicWeb, Corymbus, and Seoul Arts Center. He tweets at @yjhur1885 and blogs at Where Cherries Ripen.602Reviewhttps://bachtrack.com/files/78358--gardiner-lso-03marz2018-svenlorenz--1400.jpg510340Sir John Eliot Gardiner conducting the LSO in EssenSven Lorenz
2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2018-02-02UTC10:54:56+00:002018-02-02In performing the three late masterpieces by Dvořák, Järvi found different ways to triumph. Järvi and the Philharmonia Orchestra present a Bohemian feast with exhilarating performances of Dvořáken_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-dvorak-southbank-centre-philharmonia-jarvi-capucon-february-2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngYoung-Jin Hurhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/26117https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/26117https://bachtrack.com/files/68195-uupjavrr-400x400.jpgYoung-Jin Hur is a PhD candidate in psychology at University College London, researching themes in aesthetics centred around the sublime. An ardent CD collector, Young-Jin finds much affection in symphonic and orchestral works from between the mid-19th and mid-20th centuries, especially of Austro-German, Nordic, and Russian traditions, and in sacred vocal music. He also writes for MusicWeb, Corymbus, and Seoul Arts Center. He tweets at @yjhur1885 and blogs at Where Cherries Ripen.522Reviewhttps://bachtrack.com/files/75843-paavo-jarvi-2---credit-kaupo-kikkas.jpg510340Paavo JärviKaupo Kikkas
2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2018-01-12UTC11:54:02+00:002018-01-12Rattle’s versatility was on display in the wide range of the menu, yet he found greater affinity in Schubert and Mahler than in French Baroque. From Rameau to Mahler: Rattle and Kožená entertain in wide-ranging LSO programmeen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-rattle-kozena-london-symphony-barbican-january-2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngYoung-Jin Hurhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/26117https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/26117https://bachtrack.com/files/68195-uupjavrr-400x400.jpgYoung-Jin Hur is a PhD candidate in psychology at University College London, researching themes in aesthetics centred around the sublime. An ardent CD collector, Young-Jin finds much affection in symphonic and orchestral works from between the mid-19th and mid-20th centuries, especially of Austro-German, Nordic, and Russian traditions, and in sacred vocal music. He also writes for MusicWeb, Corymbus, and Seoul Arts Center. He tweets at @yjhur1885 and blogs at Where Cherries Ripen.528Reviewhttps://bachtrack.com/files/74115-magdalena-kozena--c--oleg-rostovtsev-resized.jpg510340Magdalena KoženáOleg Rostovtsev
In Nikolaj Znaider’s return to the LSO, there was a palpable sense of ending. The Mozart violin concertos were played with informal amicability, and Tchaikovsky’s Sixth Symphony was beautifully contained.
2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2017-12-08UTC10:58:19+00:002017-12-08In Nikolaj Znaider’s return to the LSO, there was a palpable sense of ending. The Mozart violin concertos were played with informal amicability, and Tchaikovsky’s Sixth Symphony was beautifully contained.Znaider concludes his Mozart cycle with the LSO in styleen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-znaider-mozart-tchaikovsky-london-symphony-barbican-december-2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngYoung-Jin Hurhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/26117https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/26117https://bachtrack.com/files/68195-uupjavrr-400x400.jpgYoung-Jin Hur is a PhD candidate in psychology at University College London, researching themes in aesthetics centred around the sublime. An ardent CD collector, Young-Jin finds much affection in symphonic and orchestral works from between the mid-19th and mid-20th centuries, especially of Austro-German, Nordic, and Russian traditions, and in sacred vocal music. He also writes for MusicWeb, Corymbus, and Seoul Arts Center. He tweets at @yjhur1885 and blogs at Where Cherries Ripen.567Reviewhttps://bachtrack.com/files/72666-znaider-nikolaj-pc-lars-gundersen-4-300.jpg510340Nikolaj ZnaiderLars Gundersen
2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2017-11-24UTC10:17:23+00:002017-11-24The musical riches provided notwithstanding, much was desired in the dazzling orchestral showpieces of the evening.An evening of orchestral brilliance with Søndergård and the BBCSOen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-sondergard-abduraimov-bbcso-barbican-november-2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngYoung-Jin Hurhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/26117https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/26117https://bachtrack.com/files/68195-uupjavrr-400x400.jpgYoung-Jin Hur is a PhD candidate in psychology at University College London, researching themes in aesthetics centred around the sublime. An ardent CD collector, Young-Jin finds much affection in symphonic and orchestral works from between the mid-19th and mid-20th centuries, especially of Austro-German, Nordic, and Russian traditions, and in sacred vocal music. He also writes for MusicWeb, Corymbus, and Seoul Arts Center. He tweets at @yjhur1885 and blogs at Where Cherries Ripen.616Reviewhttps://bachtrack.com/files/71835-sondergard-2-credit-martin-bubandt.jpg510340Thomas SøndergårdMartin Bubandt
