Ahead of the inaugural International Chopin Competition on Period Instruments in September, we talk to director Stanisław Leszczyński about reconstructing Chopin.
A wonderful ful-filled caper by the Irish National Opera of Mozart's The Marriage of Figaro with Erraught as Susanna and Miskelly as Cherubino really impressing.
A charming rendition of Nielsen's Aladdin Suite and Ravel’s Piano Concerto made up the first half while Martín gave us a romantic rendition of Sibelius’ Fifth Symphony.
Stutzmann continues to impress with her excellent insight and musicianship with a satisfying Lalo overture and a masterful Beethoven Fifth Symphony. Cellist Alban Gerhardt delivers a rewarding Elgar concerto.
A shimmering account of Debussy's Jeux was followed by a delectable reading of Poulenc's Concerto for two pianos. Conductor Ward delivered a convincing performance of Prokofiev's Fifth Symphony.
A sumptuous, elegant rendition of Beethoven's Violin Concerto by Nikolaj Znaider, while exchanging violin for baton, Znaider conducts the NSO in a fascinating rendition of Shostakovich's Symphony no. 5.
An enjoyable concert of Nights in the Gardens of Spain, Ravel's Piano concerto for the Left Hand and Nielsen's Symphony no. 5 by the Mexican duo Carlos Prieto and Jorge Osorio.
Norwegian violinist Eldbjørg Hemsing unearths the subtleties and plaintive lyricism of Dvorak's violin concerto while Miguel Harth-Bedoya and the NSO deliver an exhilarating Eroica.
Foroni's forgotten gem, Margherita makes a welcome return at Wexford Festival Opera. A superlative cast, a charming production and glorious music make this a must-see event in this year's festival.
A fascinating modern production of Cherubini's masterpiece Medea. Lise Davidsen is especially noteworthy while the rest of the cast give luminous performances.
Giltburg impresses with his warm sound and thoughtfulness in Tchaikovsky's First Piano Concerto while Martín and the NSO revel in Schoenberg's transcript of Brahms' Piano Quartet no. 1
Mark Le Brocq portrays a convincing Gerontius while other soloists, choir and orchestra deliver a fine, moving performance of Elgar's The Dream of Gerontius.
Dutch violinist Simone Lamsa stole the show with a revelatory account of Shostakovich’s Violin concerto no. 1 while Tung-Cheih Chuang delivered a cracking Firebird Suite.
