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Beyond pyrotechnics: Maxim Vengerov in Bucharest
Vengeron and Papian explored what lies under the shiny surface of late 19th century repertoire
A performance with two very different halves
His gestures might not be the most elegant, but Vladimir Askenazy has a deep understanding of the music he choses to conduct.
Inside and outside the comfort zone: Dutoit leads Argerich and the RPO
Few other pianists have Argerich’s naturalness, her ability to epitomize the essence of music rather than interpret it.
RNO and Andreescu impress at Enescu Festival
Following some rhythmically challenged Ginastera, Horia Andreescu and the Russian National Orchestra impress with confidently played MacMillan and Tchaikovsky.
RNO and Pletnev disappoint in Enescu and Prokofiev
The muscular piano playing of Nikolai Lugansky could not save the Russian National Orchestra’s shoddy Enescu and Prokofiev.
Magdalena Kožená and the VBO at Enescu Festival
Delayed by torrential rain, the Enescu Festival's all-Handel concert took a while to get going, but was an utter delight once it did.
