Randall Goosby proves refined soloist in Buffalo

Von Timothy Robson, 10 Februar 2021

Laden, bitte warten...

“Randall Goosby’s clear tone and limpid phrasing proved to be ideal”

Rezensierte Veranstaltung: Kleinhans Music Hall, Buffalo, am 9 Februar 2021

Zwilich, Prologue and Variations

Chevalier de Saint-George, Violinkonzert G-Dur, Op.8 Nr.2

Debussy, Danses sacrée et profane

Mozart, Symphonie Nr. 29 in A-Dur, KV201 (KV186a)

Randall Goosby, Violine

Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra

JoAnn Falletta, Musikalische Leitung

Madeline Olson, Harfe

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JoAnn Falletta demonstrates her customary excellence in colorful orchestral works by Ibert and Respighi, while Joyce Yang hits the mark in capturing the jazz-classical fusion in Gershwin’s Piano Concerto.

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JoAnn Falletta and the Chooi brothers present varied Buffalo program

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Insightful Elgar from Polo, Falletta and the Buffalo Philharmonic

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JoAnn Falletta and the Buffalo Philharmonic showcase the rich diversity of four compelling 20th century works composed just 15 years apart, including Elgar's Cello Concerto, played by Asier Polo.

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Malofeev's Prokofiev thrills with the Buffalo Philharmonic

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Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra plays Tchaikovsky, Enescu and Hailstork

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Timothy Robson

We are saddened to learn of the death of Tim Robson, a long-time Bachtrack contributor (2012-21). Tim was an organist in Cleveland, Ohio and his repertoire extended to all musical periods, with a special interest in contemporary music. As a blogger he was a regular contributor to ClevelandClassical.com. In his parallel career as a librarian, Tim was Associate Director for Academic Engagement at the Kelvin Smith Library of Case Western Reserve University. Our condolences to his family.

Randall Goosby proves refined soloist in Joseph Bologne violin concerto in Buffalo