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Gil Shaham’s masterful artistry and amber tone illuminate Dvořák’s Violin Concerto, which masterfully fuses German Romanticism with Czech folk traditions.

A rewarding visit from this Japanese orchestra under principal conductor Sebastian Weigle featured a fine Rachmaninov Second Symphony and a vivid, gusty Beethoven Violin Concerto from soloist Christian Tetzlaff.

In the first of two all-Rachmaninov programmes, The Philadelphia Orchestra, its Music Director, Yannick Nézet-Séguin, and Daniil Trifonov show why together they are some of the hottest property on the planet.

Erich Korngold and Arnold Schoenberg – Viennese emigrés in Hollywood – formed the unlikely pairing in the Ukrainian conductor's Konzerthaus programme. 

Detlev Glanert's homage to Kafka highlights an evening of stellar sounds and talent, including Johan Dalene playing Sibelius. 

After a three-years hiatus, the orchestra returns to New York, with violinist Gil Shaham playing Tchaikovsky's Violin Concerto before an assured Prokofiev Fifth Symphony.

Guest Conductor Hannu Lintu makes an auspicious Atlanta Symphony debut conducting Sibelius, Korngold and Higdon. 

When Mariss Jansons was forced to withdraw from his orchestra's tour, the BRSO couldn't have found a better step-in than Yannick Nézet-Séguin.

Powerful and impressive playing from the LSO and Jaime Martín in a Spanish-themed first half (also featuring Christian Tetzlaff), with a more nuanced array of Stravinskian colour in the second half.

The Ulster Orchestra and Rosanne Philippens dazzle in Vaughan Williams and Sibelius under the baton of Jac van Steen.

An infectious contemporary work by Sierra sits comfortably with Rachmaninov and Tchaikovsky. 

Although Beethoven was none too fond of despots, self-proclaimed emperors, or religious intuitions, one can image his approbation for Justinian’s stupendous Hagia Eirene basilica as a perfect venue for his music. 

Paavo Järvi continues his Nielsen exploration with performances that demonstrate his attraction to Haydn and love of Brahms.