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A transformative experience in Oslo

A transformative experience: Petrenko conducts Strauss and Stravinsky in Oslo

Von Jack Dhainaut, 8. Februar 2018

After a shaky start with Metamorphosen, the Oslo Philharmonic embodies the evening's theme of transformation by ending on a stonker of a Petruskha, via the perenially fabulous Lise Davidsen.

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Disappointing St John Passion in Oslo

St John Passion disappointingly dispassionate in Oslo

Von Jack Dhainaut, 6. April 2017

The Oslo Philharmonic was left to tell the story due to some rather emotionless singing.

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Oslo Phil plays an all-Norwegian programme

Not just Grieg: Oslo Phil plays an all-Norwegian programme

Von Jack Dhainaut, 24. März 2017

Despite the home advantage, the orchestra played it safe, but there was wholesome folky fun to be had with Halvorsen and Tveitt.

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The calm before the storm: Pärt, Strauss and Shostakovich with the Oslo Phil

The calm before the storm: Pärt, Strauss and Shostakovich with the Oslo Phil

Von Jack Dhainaut, 2. März 2017

The storm prevailed under Stefan Solyom – perhaps inevitable with Shostakovich – but quieter moments in the Strauss were beautifully handled by Lise Davidsen.

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Thus spake Petrenko: Kort & klassisk Strauss

Thus spake Petrenko: Kort & klassisk Strauss

Von Jack Dhainaut, 2. November 2016

Strauss' great tone poem whirls around the auditorium in a short but sweet concert.

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Alma and Gustav: the Mahlers reconsidered in Oslo

Alma and Gustav: the Mahlers reconsidered in Oslo

Von Jack Dhainaut, 27. Oktober 2016

Music by the unhappy couple precedes a bombastic rendition of Janáček’s Glagolitic Mass by the Oslo Philharmonic orchestra and choir under Jukka-Pekka Saraste.

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Vinegar, marimbas and trolls in Oslo

Vinegar, marimbas and trolls: Norwegian wind bands enthrall!

Von Jack Dhainaut, 14. September 2016

As part of Oslo's Ultima festival, wind bands Sjøforsvarets musikkorps and Det Norske Blåseensemble dazzle with a programme of works by contemporary Norwegian composers.

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Ringing ears in Oslo after Petrenko's Beethoven

Ringing ears in Oslo after Petrenko's Beethoven

Von Jack Dhainaut, 8. September 2016

The Oslo Philharmonic's winds and brass are no match for Vasily Petrenko and a sea of strings in a cacophonous blast through Beethoven's Symphonies 5 and 6.

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Catalonia celebrates Romeo and Juliet

Softest music to attending ears: Catalonia celebrates Romeo and Juliet

Von Jack Dhainaut, 3. April 2016

At a time of love and literature in fairest Barcelona, the scene was laid at the Liceu for interpretations by Tchaikovsky, Prokofiev, Berlioz and Bernstein of Shakespeare's timeless tale.

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An Eastern European odyssey: Capuçon plays Dvořák

An Eastern European odyssey: Capuçon plays Dvořák's Cello Concerto in Barcelona

Von Jack Dhainaut, 12. März 2016

Barcelona's L'Auditori was taken on a journey of contrasts, via Parra and Prokofiev, that unsettled as much as it delighted.

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A stellar Mahler 3 from the OBC

A stellar Mahler 3 from the OBC

Von Jack Dhainaut, 29. Januar 2016

Truly sublime playing and singing from the massed forces in Barcelona's L'Auditori perfectly showcased Mahler's genius ability to evoke whole worlds.

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Fast and furious: Tchaikovsky’s Pathétique

Fast and furious: Tchaikovsky’s Pathétique with Gergiev in Barcelona

Von Jack Dhainaut, 17. Januar 2016

A solidly brazen night from the Munich Philharmonic Orchestra under Valery Gergiev that ultimately lacked sincerity and depth thanks to its quick-fire delivery.

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Youthful verve and vigour in Barcelona?

Youthful verve and vigour? The OBC plays Ravel, Prokofiev and Shostakovich

Von Jack Dhainaut, 6. November 2015

Seamless playing and magical moments from the Orquestra Simfònica de Barcelona i Nacional de Catalunya in a youthful programme meant that a slight lack of flair and grit felt even more amiss.

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