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DublinBomsori plays Korngold's Violin Concerto
Dukas, Korngold, Strauss R.
National Symphony Orchestra Ireland; Alexander Shelley; Bomsori Kim
KnockRTÉ Concert Orchestra and Mari Samuelsen: Vivaldi Recomposed
Richter, Pärt, Glass
RTÉ Concert Orchestra; Mari Samuelsen
DublinMari Samuelsen: Philip Glass & John Williams
Glass, Williams
RTÉ Concert Orchestra; Patrik Ringborg; Mari Samuelsen
DublinDaniel Müller-Schott plays Elgar's Cello Concerto
Montgomery, Elgar, Sibelius, Grieg
National Symphony Orchestra Ireland; Anna Rakitina; Daniel Müller-Schott
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Prokofiev’s The Gambler: an inevitable musical descent into obsession
Prokofiev’s propulsive score and Igor Onishchenko’s compelling Alexei drive this unsettling portrait of gambling obsession, despite some disappointing staging at Wexford Festival Opera.
Rossini’s youthful opera gets the laughs rolling in Wexford
A frothy confection of fiendish patter, farcical misunderstandings and spirited performances reveals the youthful Rossini already in command of comic opera.
Mascagni’s Iris blooms afresh in Wexford
Wexford gives Mascagni’s neglected Iris a compelling new lease of life, with sensitive direction, outstanding singing and a hauntingly beautiful, redemptive conclusion.
Bach Collegium Japan reveals the Brandenburg Concertos’ rich variety
Bach Collegium Japan brings rhythmic vitality and instrumental colour to the six Brandenburg Concertos in Dublin, with thrilling harpsichord virtuosity tempered by occasional intonation difficulties.
Fireworks, octaves and Russian melancholy from John Wilson in Dublin
John Wilson brings energy, colour and drama to his Russian-dominated Dublin programme, while Emanuil Ivanov dazzles technically but leaves Tchaikovsky’s lyricism wanting.