Linda Holt writes about classical music for broadstreetreview.com and newyorkclassicalreview.com, with a special interest in the life and works of Beethoven. She has a doctorate in arts-and-letters from Drew University (U.S.), studied music theory and history at Rider University, and teaches humanities courses. She is president of the Princeton Research Forum ( princetonresearchforum.org ) and member of the Philadelphia Classical Guitar Society and American Beethoven Society. As L.L. Holt, she is the author of two acclaimed novels based on Beethoven’s early years: Invictus (Harvard Square Editions, 2019) and The Black Spaniard (Unsolicited Press, 2016).
Beethoven's Fourth Piano Concerto is programmed with two works by composers esteemed in their era, but largely forgotten by concert goers over the past half-century.
The Scottish Chamber Orchestra electrifies with spirited performances of Bach and Beethoven, while four violins delight in Bacewicz's lithe Fourth Quartet.
In an all-Beethoven celebration, the London Mozart Players offer a lively rendition of the Coriolan Overture and young Greek-born violinist, Jonian-Ilias Kadesha, performs the Beethoven Violin Concerto with earnest enthusiasm.
The American violinist has a worthy partner in the ASO under Robert Spano, the opening night featuring a stunning interpretation of the Beethoven Violin Concerto.
