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Was deutschen Fussball-Fans im Viertelfinale versagt blieb: zur gleichen Zeit konnten Fürther Konzertliebhaber am Ende des Konzerts der Bamberger Symphoniker ein grandioses Finale genießen. Der erst 30-jährige Giuseppe Mengoli ließ Strawinskys Feuervogel-Suite mit einem hymnischen Marcato majestätisch ausklingen.

Die Wiener Philharmoniker unter der Leitung von Christoph Eschenbach zeigten im Wiener Konzerthaus eine erfrischende Interpretation von Klassikern, die auch für Kenner noch eine Überraschung bereithalten.

In his rendition of Beethoven's C minor Concerto, Yefim Bronfman's ability to mix powerful and graceful statements was as amazing as ever.

The Orchestra of the Swan and David Curtis are on a mission to rescue the reputation of Mozart's alleged rival and tormentor.

Serebrier and the ECO deliver fine performances of Haydn, Beethoven and Vaughan Williams.  

Nicola Benedetti impresses a packed Birmingham Symphony Hall with her commanding performance of Szymanowski's second violin concerto in a thrilling programme with the CBSO.

Mitsuko Uchida's dress presented a challenge for the colour-blind eye, but she left no unanswered chromatic questions for the ear. From a dramatically exposed initial entry, through the poignant lyricism of the second movement, to the brilliance of the finale, Uchida's playing was marked by an intensity of thought, mastery of colour, and musical commitment.

Last night's concert at the Royal Festival Hall was a high profile affair. Staged to mark both the opening of the Hungarian six-month presidency of the European Union and the bicentenary of Liszt, it was attended by the President of Hungary and a raft of assorted dignitaries.