Curious pairing, inspired playing in Bychkov's NY Phil engagement

Por Thomas May, 04 mayo 2019

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“flawlessly in sync and sensitively attuned to the orchestral accompaniment shaped by Bychkov”

Crítica hecha desde Lincoln Center: Wu Tsai Theater, David Geffen Hall, Nueva York el 2 mayo 2019

Bruch, Concerto for 2 pianos and orchestra, Op.88a

Glass, Four Movements for Two Pianos

Strauss R., Una vida de héroe, poema sinfónico, Op.40

New York Philharmonic

Semyon Bychkov, Dirección

Katia Labèque, Piano

Marielle Labèque, Piano

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Thomas May

Thomas May is a writer and translator based in Seattle. His books include Decoding Wagner and The John Adams Reader, and he blogs about the arts at memeteria.com. He has written for The Washington Post, Gramophone, Listen, Symphony magazine, OPERA America, crosscut.com, and many other publications.

Bruch plus Strauss: curious pairing, inspired playing in Semyon Bychkov's latest NYPO engagement