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The pianist impressed but the soprano proved less than ideally suited to some of the selections in a wide-ranging recital program that included Rachmaninov, Strauss, standards and spirituals.

Semyon Bychkov and the much-lauded ensemble are joined at Carnegie Hall by Yo-Yo Ma in dazzling performances from the Czech repertoire. 

Holland Baroque brings Silk Baroque to the Valletta Baroque Festival showcasing Wu Wei on sheng and erhu with music from traditional Chinese through Bach arranged with a modern twist.

A delightful seasonal showcase from the SCO Chorus, directed and conducted by Gregory Batsleer, in a programme of ancient and modern music and texts in the historic setting of Greyfriars Kirk.

Sensational Peruvian tenor Juan Diego Flórez and pianist Vincenzo Scalera present a programme of Lieder, salon pieces and operatic arias, for a very successful concert.

Life, death, childhood, community and love are celebrated in Songs for Life by Karen Cargill with the Scottish Ensemble in an exquisitely filmed performance.

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater prove timeless and timely in a 60th birthday soirée in Los Angeles.