Sinfónica de Kiev: emoción y calidad en la clausura del FIMC

By Francisco Martínez Ramos, 13 February 2023

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Reviewed at Auditorio de Tenerife: Sala Sinfónica, Santa Cruz de Tenerife on 11 February 2023

Berezovsky, Symphony in C Major

Glière, Harp Concerto in E flat major, Op.74

Lyatoshynsky, Symphony no. 3 in B minor, Op.50

Kyiv Symphony Orchestra

Luigi Gaggero, Conductor

Catrin Mair Williams, Harp

Ausklang zwischen Tanz und Trauer: Barbara Hannigan zu Gast in Bamberg

Michael Vieth, 1st November

Zwei facettenreiche Liederzyklen der Sängerin Hannigan machen den Abend zur berührenden Kurtág-Hommage

*****

Lost for words: Asmik Grigorian excels at Wigmore Hall

Roy Westbrook, 26th May

A first half of vocalises gives way to all Strauss after the interval as the Lithuanian superstar soprano helps Wigmore Hall celebrate its 125th anniversary.

****1

A self-congratulatory Cecilia Bartoli show at Salzburg Whitsun

Laura Servidei, 24th May

This year’s Salzburg Whitsun Festival gala, Ciao, bella ciao, features Cecilia Bartoli in a highly personalised musical programme structured as an autobiographical journey, unfolding as a blend of concert and self-portrait.

Sumptuous Sheffield Chamber Music Festival finale

Phil Parker, 23rd May

Ensemble 360 and soprano Claire Booth test to the limits the definition of ‘chamber music’ in this richly orchestral closing concert of the 2026 Sheffield Chamber Music Festival.

****1

More gold than corn: María Dueñas plays Korngold at the Barbican

Mark Pullinger, 22nd May

The young Spanish violinist proves an ardent advocate for a work originally dismissed as a “Hollywood Concerto” as the BBC Symphony Orchestra closes its Barbican season.

****1

Memorable Mendelssohn from Marek Janowski and the New York Phil

Susan Stempleski, 21st May

Principal Trumpet Christopher Martin plays Haydn before the esteemed German maestro conducts a vibrant Scottish Symphony.

****1

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Francisco Martínez Ramos

Francisco Martínez Ramos nació en Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. Comenzó sus estudios musicales en el Conservatorio de su ciudad natal y con profesores privados. Posteriormente estudió en Madrid, Philadelphia y Londres. Ha dado recitales y conciertos con orquesta por diversos países. Es doctor por la Universidad de la Laguna y catedrático de piano en el Conservatorio Superior de Música de Castilla y León.

Sinfónica de Kiev: emoción y calidad en la clausura del 39 Festival de Canarias