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

*****

Hilary Hahn’s French odyssey of refinement and fire in Dublin

Andrew Larkin, 14th May

Two technical mishaps punctuate the evening, but Hilary Hahn maintains poise throughout a French programme crowned by a finely judged, deeply expressive performance of Fauré.

****1

Frank Dupree's Liverpool debut has the audience crying out for more

Glyn Mon Hughes, 14th May

A concert celebrating the 250th anniversary of the USA saw Liverpool audiences treated to a sumptuous Copland as well as a symphony as well as a barn-storming performance of Gershwin and Duke Ellington, performed by Frank Dupree who was making his debut with the RLPO.

*****

Energetic Currentzis and Utopia at the Elbphilharmonie

Mengguang Huang, 12th May

From Berg’s crystalline intimacy to Dionysian Mahler, Teodor Currentzis and Utopia defy orchestral tradition with standing musicians, spatial acoustics and an emotional intensity that breathes new life into the concert life.

****1

Petr Popelka delivers a thrilling opening for Prague Spring

Frank Kuznik, 12th May

With Petr Popelka on the podium, the Prague Radio Symphony Orchestra brings a native feel and colorful exuberance to a cultural icon.

****1

Korngold and Mahler from Ray Chen, Vasily Petrenko and the RPO

Roy Westbrook, 12th May

Few violin concertos soar from the first bar as Erich Korngold’s does, especially as in Ray Chen's high-wire account at the Royal Albert Hall.

****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