Intérprete: Mahan Esfahani

Mit ausschließlich historischen Dokumenten in alter, poetischer Sprache macht Brett Dean die historische Geschichte um Maria Stuart zur Psycho-Tragödie in Renaissance- wie Gegenwarts-Klang. Eine gelungene Uraufführung an der Bayerischen Staatsoper.

Il Maestro e Margherita: eine Reihe geistlicher Kantaten hatte der junge Händel in Rom für seine Lieblingssängerin Margherita geschrieben.

Bookending a new harpsichord concerto from Gavin Bryars for the renowned virtuoso Mahan Esfahani, two underrated symphonies are given highly commendable performances in Liverpool.

The harpsichordist brought a highly personal, deeply engrossing interpretation that invited the listener to consider this familiar work anew.

Six pieces, all of them different, all of them new to the Proms, most by living composers, and all played superbly. A great contemporary music Prom.

A varied programme of harpsichord pieces interleaves with songs from Shakespeare and the following century.

The London concert venue offers a range of concert series this year, featuring Richard Strauss, Baroque composers, Spanish composers, as well as a variety of free concerts, and concerts for children.

Hablamos con el clavecinista Mahan Esfahani sobre la vibrante vida musical que lleva en la capital de la República Checa.

Perhaps the most prominent harpsichordist of today, Esfahani talks to us about Bach, new music and great harpsichordists from Wanda Landowska to the stars of tomorrow.