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Verdi: La traviata
Stephanie Childress; Giancarlo del Monaco; Finnish National Opera; Michael Scott; Matti Hietanen; Orchestra of the Finnish National Opera
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New at the Zurich helm, Paavo Järvi points north
Paavo Järvi launches his tenure as Chief Conductor of Zurich’s fine Tonhalle Orchestra with works by Arvo Pärt and Jean Sibelius.
Waterworld: firm musical foundations in Pelléas et Mélisande
Marco Arturo Marelli's 2012 production lacks mystery but puts a fine Golaud centre stage, while Esa-Pekka Salonen ensures superior musical values in the pit.
Rouvali brings Kullervo to Gothenburg
Sibelius' Kalevala-inspired epic is given the full treatment by the Orphei Drängar choir and the Gothenburg Symphony in Santtu-Matias Rouvali's inaugural concert as Chief Conductor of the Gothenburg Symphony.