Leif Ove Andsnes, Marc-André Hamelin

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Performing Rites: how Stravinsky’s Sacre du printemps still shocks

Mark Pullinger, 29th March

Over a century after its premiere, Stravinsky's The Rite of Spring still has the power to shock. Vasily Petrenko offers insights, while Tamara Rojo reflects on one of the most powerful choreographies, the version by Pina Bausch.

Leif Ove Andsnes and Marc-André Hamelin on remarkable form in London

David Truslove, 30th May

A recital of mostly familiar repertoire that draws performances of devastating accuracy this Canadian–Norwegian partnership.

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