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Andris Nelsons shapes a Tanglewood evening of introspective reflections featuring music from Bach to Mahler.

The National Symphony Orchestra's nautical theme includes merry Mendelssohn, the spiteful storminess of Britten’s Four Sea Interludes and the yearning of Vaughan Williams' A Sea Symphony. 

Kirill Petrenko's remarkable artistry and Boris Giltburg's vibrant piano-playing are the highlights of the Santa Cecilia's performance.

Akiko Suwanai's perfect conception of Mozart, and a smiling Brahms Second from the Singapore Symphony and Mario Venzago.

An unusual programme at the Musikverein, drawing together works by Mendelssohn, Brahms and a piano concerto by Britten. 

A majestic Mahler 4 from the Philharmonia under Lahav Shani, crowned by Chen Reiss’ wide-eyed rendition of Das himmlische Leben. 

Guest Conductor Lothar Zagrosek leads a solid, if uninspired, performance of 19th-century Romantic music with piano soloist Javier Perianes and the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra.

Riccardo Muti and the musicians of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra consecrated their weekend residency at Carnegie Hall on Friday night with two ocean-inspired works and a musical path toward becoming superhuman.