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David Fray's mannered Bach is a let-down, but Karl-Heinz Steffens brings out the spacious majesty in Bruckner's Ninth Symphony. 

An evening of two halves, each demonstrating different facets of conductor, soloist and orchestra in performances of Brahms and Vaughan Williams.   

Franz Schreker's innovative study of artistic aspiration and despair gets a fresh look and loving musical treatment.

Great performances cannot rescue the Norwegian director's superficial treatment of a classic ghost story.

At Sunday’s Philharmonia Orchestra concert, guest conductor Karl-Heinz Steffens paired the Requiem with the composer’s autumnal Clarinet Quintet.

Tchaikovsky came off better than Brahms in a concert conducted by Karl-Heinz Steffens. 

Calixto Bieito's Tosca, despite an intriguingly modern setting, fails to make sparks fly.

After over a century, Debussy's Pelléas et Mélisande finally received its Norwegian première in a fascinating production by Barbora Horáková Joly.

Continuing the 'German Romantic' series, Steffens and the Philharmonia gave an indulgent performance, culminating in a thrilling account of Brahms' Third.

Rousing performances of Beethoven and Brahms from Karl-Heinz Steffens and the Philharmonia came either side of a polished, but slightly reserved, Mendelssohn Violin Concerto.

In Mozart’s marvellous Così fan tutte, what begins as a harmless wager around what women left alone will do suddenly balloons into a major calamity. 

Jack Liebeck and the Hallé Orchestra under Karl-Heinz Steffens gave an impressive performance of Dvořák’s Violin Concerto at Leeds Town Hall. 

The Hallé was on top form in Tchaikovsky, Prokofiev and Sibelius with inspiring conductor Karl-Heinz Steffens, dazzling pianist Denis Kozhukhin and superb orchestral soloists.

The Philhamonia Orchestra on fine form, with characterful Mahler from Markus Werba, and assured dynamic control, enthusiasm and energy from Karl-Heinz Steffens.