A triumphant night for the CBSO, Harish Shankar and Boris Giltburg, with the mighty Saint-Saëns’ “Organ Symphony” and an inspired performance of Prokofiev’s Piano Concerto no. 3.
2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2018-04-19UTC11:33:00+00:002018-04-19A triumphant night for the CBSO, Harish Shankar and Boris Giltburg, with the mighty Saint-Saëns’ “Organ Symphony” and an inspired performance of Prokofiev’s Piano Concerto no. 3.Boris Giltburg and the CBSO power through Prokofieven_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-prokofiev-saint-saens-ravel-giltburg-shankar-city-birmingham-orchestra-symphony-hall-april-2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngRobert Gainerhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/18106https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/18106https://bachtrack.com/files/55046-robert-gainer.jpgRobert Gainer has completed a BA in European Studies at the University of Warwick and an MSc in Criminology at the University of Leicester. He is currently completing further study in English and Cultural Studies, again at Warwick. He plays trumpet, cornet and flugelhorn and his musical background is in brass band and orchestra. In his spare time he enjoys writing fiction and poetry.https://bachtrack.com/files/81435-boris-giltburg-c-jean-marc-gourdon.jpg510340Boris GiltburgMarc Gourdon2018-Apr-18, Birmingham Symphony Hall: Saint-Saens' Organ Symphonyhttps://bachtrack.com/concert-listing/birmingham-symphony-hall/saint-saens-organ-symphony/18-april-2018/19-302018-04-182018-04-18Birmingham Symphony HallBirminghamWest MidlandsUnited KingdomB1Broad Street52.479179918226-1.9092607498169https://cbso.co.uk/event/saint-sa%C3%ABns-organ-symphony?utm_medium=display&utm_source=bachtrack.comhttps://bachtrack.com/files/35814-cbso.png4
2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2018-04-16UTC09:52:05+00:002018-04-16Breezy Ravel from Steven Osborne and a clear warning about the dangers of drug-taking from the BBCSSO at Sage Gateshead.Dreams and nightmares from BBCSSO at Sage Gatesheaden_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-berlioz-ravel-beethoven-tortelier-osborne-bbc-scottish-symphony-sage-gateshead-april-2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngJane Shuttleworthhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/2331https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/2331https://bachtrack.com/files/40598-jane-bachtrack.jpgJane Shuttleworth is a choral singer and recorder player, and specialises in Renaissance, baroque and modern music. She lives in Durham and runs a local music listings, news and reviews site Music in Durhamhttps://bachtrack.com/files/81088-tortelier-yanpascal-2013d-pc-noname-300dpi.jpg510340Yan Pascal TortelierIMG Artists2018-Apr-13, Sage One: BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestrahttps://bachtrack.com/concert-listing/sage-one/bbc-scottish-symphony-orchestra/13-april-2018/19-302018-04-132018-04-13Sage Gateshead: Sage OneGatesheadNorth-EastUnited KingdomNE8 2JRSt Mary's Square,Gateshead Quays54.967760876632-1.6019439697265625http://sagegateshead.com/event/rns-presents-bbc-scottish-symphony-orchestra/?utm_medium=display&utm_source=bachtrack.comhttps://bachtrack.com/files/66616-wdd.jpg4
2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2018-04-11UTC09:45:19+00:002018-04-06Trottmann used profile, posture and facial expression to bring each song to life. Catherine Trottmann, mezzo-soprano and actress, is beguiling in French mélodiesen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-rossini-hahn-faure-ravel-trottmann-zouganelis-theatre-jeu-paume-aix-provence-april-2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngMark Valenciahttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/17174https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/17174https://bachtrack.com/files/280-mark_valencia.jpgMark has worked in arts journalism for more than thirty years, initially as a broadcaster then later in print as a writer and French-English translator for music magazines and CD companies. He has been a regular reviewer of opera, music and theatre since 2008 and is opera editor for WhatsOnStage. Mark's background is in education - teaching drama and directing. His passion for music and theatre has led him to collaborate with a number of composers on lyrics and librettos.https://bachtrack.com/files/80748-c-caroline-doutre--3-.jpg510340Catherine TrottmannCaroline Doutre2018-Apr-05, Théâtre du Jeu de Paume: Catherine Trottmannhttps://bachtrack.com/concert-listing/theatre-du-jeu-de-paume/catherine-trottmann/05-april-2018/18-002018-04-052018-04-05Théâtre du Jeu de PaumeAix-en-ProvenceProvence-Alpes-Côte d'AzurFrance131004
2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2018-03-29UTC23:22:03+00:002018-03-29Elīna Garanča brings subtle sonorities to an otherwise bravura and boisterous concert by Simon Rattle and the Berlin Philharmonic.Berliner Philharmoniker redefine Shake, Rattle & Roll in Baden-Badenen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-strauss-stravinsky-berg-rattle-berliner-philharmoniker-festspielhaus-baden-baden-march-2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngJonathan Sutherlandhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/18167https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/18167https://bachtrack.com/files/24575-j_sutherland_300_profile_pic.jpgJonathan Sutherland is a graduate of the Sydney Conservatorium of Music and the Hochschule Mozarteum in Salzburg. He is also an internationally renowned concert pianist specializing in the music of the 1930s. Jonathan’s first operatic experience was hearing Maria Callas sing Tosca in Covent Garden and he has since heard performances in all continents of the world including over 60 different productions at the Wiener Staatsoper. He has written for The Australian, Opera Today and The Opera Critic as well as Bachtrack. Jonathan speaks English, French, German and Italian fluently and is based in the south of France near Nice.https://bachtrack.com/files/79935-simon-rattle-johann-sebastian-hanel.jpg510340Sir Simon RattleJohann Sebastian Hanel2018-Mar-25, Festspielhaus: Elīna Garanča and Sir Simon Rattlehttps://bachtrack.com/concert-listing/festspielhaus-360/elina-garanca-and-sir-simon-rattle/25-march-2018/19-302018-03-252018-03-25FestspielhausBaden BadenBaden-WürttembergGermany76530Beim Alten Bahnhof 248.76709918.2331881999999724
The Nash Ensemble exploited its versatility in a wide-ranging and enjoyable programme of French chamber music and song featuring soprano Rebecca Evans.
2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2018-03-21UTC11:53:28+00:002018-03-21The Nash Ensemble exploited its versatility in a wide-ranging and enjoyable programme of French chamber music and song featuring soprano Rebecca Evans.Gallic delights: the Nash Ensemble at Wigmore Hallen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-debussy-saint-saens-ravel-nash-ensemble-wigmore-hall-london-march-2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngMatthew Ryehttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/19100https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/19100https://bachtrack.com/files/24809-matthew_rye.jpgMatthew read music at Oxford and has worked in music journalism for 30 years as a writer, critic and editor. He has written numerous programme and CD booklet notes, spent 13 years as a Daily Telegraph critic, worked at BBC Music Magazine and was reviews editor of The Strad, for which he continues to write. He also writes for The Wagner Journal and Opera Now and blogs at ferneklang.blogspot.co.uk. He was general editor of 1001 Classical Recordings You Must Hear Before You Die (Cassell Illustrated, 2007) and is the author of a new series of eBooks, Masterpieces of Music (Erudition).https://bachtrack.com/files/79142-nash-ensemble-c-hanya-chlala-arenapal.jpg510340Nash EnsembleHanya Chlala/ArenaPAL2018-Mar-20, Wigmore Hall: Nash Ensemblehttps://bachtrack.com/concert-listing/wigmore-hall/nash-ensemble/20-march-2018/19-302018-03-202018-03-20Wigmore HallLondonGreater LondonUnited KingdomW1U 2BP36 Wigmore Street51.5165679060013-0.148358345031738https://wigmore-hall.org.uk/whats-on/nash-ensemble-christine-rice-201803201930?utm_medium=display&utm_source=bachtrack.comhttps://bachtrack.com/files/64407-wigmore-hall-logo.jpg4
A charming rendition of Nielsen's Aladdin Suite and Ravel’s Piano Concerto made up the first half while Martín gave us a romantic rendition of Sibelius’ Fifth Symphony.
2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2018-03-12UTC10:30:29+00:002018-03-12A charming rendition of Nielsen's Aladdin Suite and Ravel’s Piano Concerto made up the first half while Martín gave us a romantic rendition of Sibelius’ Fifth Symphony.Martín conducting RTÉ NSO delivers an enjoyable programme of Nielsen, Ravel and Sibeliusen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-sibelius-ravel-nielsen-dublin-rte-national-symphony-perianes-martin-march-2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngAndrew Larkinhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/4766https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/4766https://bachtrack.com/files/164-andrew_larkin.jpgAndrew Larkin is a pianist, composer and teacher from Dublin. Educated at Dublin and at Cambridge, he has performed all around Europe and Mexico. He currently teaches piano and composition in Dublin. https://bachtrack.com/files/78363-javier-perianes-josep-molina-resized.jpg510340Javier PerianesJosep Molina2018-Mar-09, National Concert Hall: Sibelius Fivehttps://bachtrack.com/concert-listing/national-concert-hall/sibelius-five/09-march-2018/19-302018-03-092018-03-09National Concert HallDublinCounty DublinIreland53.3349605719418-6.25897228717804https://orchestras.rte.ie/events/1158/rte-national-symphony-orchestra-sibelius-five/?utm_medium=display&utm_source=bachtrack.com&ticketID=1520623800https://bachtrack.com/files/65398-rte-national-symphony-orchestra-logo.jpg3
A superb concert from the London Philharmonic Orchestra under an inspirational Vasily Petrenko who brought vivid colours to two ballet scores straddling the Great War, and an excusite rendtion of Tchaikovsky's Violin Concerto.
2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2018-03-02UTC15:45:23+00:002018-03-02A superb concert from the London Philharmonic Orchestra under an inspirational Vasily Petrenko who brought vivid colours to two ballet scores straddling the Great War, and an excusite rendtion of Tchaikovsky's Violin Concerto. World-beating musicianship from Sergej Krylov in Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concertoen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-krylov-petrenko-london-philharmonic-february-2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngDavid Truslovehttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/15755https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/15755https://bachtrack.com/files/61028-david-truslove.jpgDavid Truslove is a choral specialist with extensive singing and conducting experience drawn from 19 years as a lay clerk at Winchester Cathedral and many years as a choral conductor. His portfolio work now includes part-time teaching, church organ playing and writing programme notes. He has music degrees from Cardiff and Southampton universities.https://bachtrack.com/files/77702-sergej-krylov-c-evgeny-evtukhov-resized.jpg510340Sergej KrylovEvgeny Evtukhov2018-Feb-28, Royal Festival Hall: London Philharmonic Orchestra: Joy and sorrowhttps://bachtrack.com/concert-listing/royal-festival-hall/london-philharmonic-orchestra-joy-and-sorrow/28-february-2018/19-302018-02-282018-02-28Southbank Centre: Royal Festival HallLondonGreater LondonUnited KingdomSE1 8XXBelvedere Road51.505687-0.11683700000003228https://www.lpo.org.uk/whats-on-and-tickets/4820-joy-and-sorrow.html?utm_medium=display&utm_source=bachtrack&utm_campaign=season1718https://bachtrack.com/files/53094-index.jpg5
2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2018-02-26UTC10:58:48+00:002018-02-26Understated mastery in Peter Donohoe’s recital of Scriabin, Ravel, Schumann, Mozart and Schubert in Hall One Sage Gateshead.Sage Gateshead's Piano Greats: Peter Donohoeen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-scriabin-mozart-schumann-sage-gateshead-donohoe-february-2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngJane Shuttleworthhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/2331https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/2331https://bachtrack.com/files/40598-jane-bachtrack.jpgJane Shuttleworth is a choral singer and recorder player, and specialises in Renaissance, baroque and modern music. She lives in Durham and runs a local music listings, news and reviews site Music in Durhamhttps://bachtrack.com/files/77333-peter-donohoe-1-credit-sussie-ahlburg.jpg510340Peter DonohoeSussie Ahlburg2018-Feb-25, Sage One: Classic Peter Donohoehttps://bachtrack.com/concert-listing/sage-one/classic-peter-donohoe/25-february-2018/15-002018-02-252018-02-25Sage Gateshead: Sage OneGatesheadNorth-EastUnited KingdomNE8 2JRSt Mary's Square,Gateshead Quays54.967760876632-1.6019439697265625http://sagegateshead.com/event/piano-greats-solo-peter-donohoe/?utm_medium=display&utm_source=bachtrack.comhttps://bachtrack.com/files/66611-222.jpg4
Jean-Yves Thibaudet was the soloist for a stylish account of Ravel’s Piano Concerto for the left hand, and the complete music for Daphnis et Chloé filled out the program.
2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2018-02-26UTC12:50:33+00:002018-02-26Jean-Yves Thibaudet was the soloist for a stylish account of Ravel’s Piano Concerto for the left hand, and the complete music for Daphnis et Chloé filled out the program.Pintscher leads The Cleveland Orchestra in a spectacular all-Ravel programen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-ravel-pintscher-thibaudet-cleveland-orchestra-february-2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngTimothy Robsonhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/710https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/710https://bachtrack.com/files/40607-tim-robson.jpgTimothy is an organist in Cleveland, Ohio. His repertoire extends to all musical periods, with a special interest in contemporary music. As a blogger he is a regular contributor to ClevelandClassical.com. In his parallel career as a librarian, Tim is Associate Director for Academic Engagement at the Kelvin Smith Library of Case Western Reserve University.https://bachtrack.com/files/77346-thibaudet-pintscher-ravel-by-roger-mastroianni-2.jpg510340Matthias PintscherRoger Mastroianni2018-Feb-22, Severance Hall: Ravelhttps://bachtrack.com/concert-listing/severance-hall/ravel/22-february-2018/19-302018-02-222018-02-24Severance HallClevelandOhioUnited States1100111001 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44106, United States41.5063477-81.60933610000001https://www.clevelandorchestra.com/1718-concerts-pdps/1718---tco-classical-series-concerts/week-14/?utm_medium=display&utm_source=bachtrack.com&performanceNumber=15613https://bachtrack.com/files/35813-cleve.png4
2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2018-02-23UTC15:24:38+00:002018-02-23Lionel Bringuier and the LSO show off a dazzling palette of colours in works by Brahms, Dutilleux, and RavelConcertos for orchestra: the LSO in Brahms, Dutilleux and Ravelen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-brahms-dutilleux-ravel-barbican-london-symphony-bringuier-ibragimova-february-2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngKevin W Nghttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/15781https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/15781https://bachtrack.com/files/40587-kevin-w-ng.jpgKevin is currently a student at the University of British Columbia. He is a violinist and violist, and regularly performs as a soloist, orchestral player, and chamber musician. Particular interests include French violin sonatas, 20th century opera, and Richard Strauss.https://bachtrack.com/files/77226-alina-plates-crop-web-72dpi-c-eva-vermandel.jpg510340Alina IbragimovaEva Vermandel2018-Feb-22, Barbican Hall: Daphne and Chloéhttps://bachtrack.com/concert-listing/barbican-hall/daphne-and-chloe/22-february-2018/19-302018-02-222018-02-22Barbican HallLondonGreater LondonUnited KingdomEC2Y 8DSSilk Street51.519879294526-0.091710090637207http://lso.co.uk/whats-on/icalrepeat.detail/2018/02/22/726/-/daphnis-and-chloe.html?utm_medium=display&utm_source=bachtrack.comhttps://bachtrack.com/files/66894-lso2017logo.jpg4
Impressive Ravel from Benedetto Lupo, with pleasing Debussy and Delius, and a strong performance of Stravinsky’s The Rite of Spring from Juanjo Mena and the LPO.
2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2018-02-23UTC14:37:44+00:002018-02-23Impressive Ravel from Benedetto Lupo, with pleasing Debussy and Delius, and a strong performance of Stravinsky’s The Rite of Spring from Juanjo Mena and the LPO.Lupo’s Ravel with Mena & the LPO steals the show from The Rite of Springen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-stravinsky-delius-ravel-southbank-centre-mena-lupo-london-philharmonic-february-2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngNick Bostonhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/16655https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/16655https://bachtrack.com/files/268-nick_boston.jpgNick has an MA in Music, specialising in performance and repertoire. His particular passions are choral music, chamber music and opera, with a particular interest in early music. He sings in a number of choirs in the south east of England, plays the piano and occasionally dusts off the violin. He writes about music here. https://bachtrack.com/files/77213-benedetto-lupo-carlo-cofano.jpg510340Benedetto LupoCarlo Cofano2018-Feb-21, Royal Festival Hall: London Philharmonic Orchestra: The Rite of Springhttps://bachtrack.com/concert-listing/royal-festival-hall/london-philharmonic-orchestra-the-rite-of-spring/21-february-2018/19-302018-02-212018-02-21Southbank Centre: Royal Festival HallLondonGreater LondonUnited KingdomSE1 8XXBelvedere Road51.505687-0.11683700000003228https://www.lpo.org.uk/whats-on-and-tickets/4817-the-rite-of-spring.html?utm_medium=display&utm_source=bachtrack&utm_campaign=season1718https://bachtrack.com/files/53092-index.jpg4
2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2018-02-19UTC13:27:44+00:002018-02-19A Ravel rave with Jacques Lacombe and the Boston Symphonyen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-ravel-lacombe-thibaudet-boston-symphony-february-2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngKevin Wellshttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/19808https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/19808https://bachtrack.com/files/28562-kevin_wells.jpgKevin Wells was bitten by the opera bug at 10, having heard a 1936 recording of Jussi Björling singing “Che gelida manina”. He has never been the same since. A student of voice, performance practice, the history of singing and opera, he holds advanced degrees in Italian and has lived and worked in Italy off and on since the 70s. La Scala became a second home as the Met had been during college daze. Now in his native Boston, he works as translator, tutor, and language coach, haunts Symphony Hall, and would haunt the Opera House had it not been demolished in 1958!https://bachtrack.com/files/76914-lacombe-09fredstucker5-1-resized.jpg510340Jacques LacombeFred Stucker2018-Feb-15, Symphony Hall: Debussy and Ravelhttps://bachtrack.com/concert-listing/symphony-hall-9903/debussy-and-ravel/15-february-2018/20-002018-02-152018-02-17Symphony HallBostonMassachusettsUnited StatesMA 0211542.342783-71.08587299999999https://bachtrack.com/files/51714-boston-symphony-logo.jpg5
Made up of aspiring professional dancers from eight different nations, the Junior Ballett Zürich performs a programme of internationally renowned choreographers every two years.
2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2018-02-13UTC14:53:46+00:002018-02-12Made up of aspiring professional dancers from eight different nations, the Junior Ballett Zürich performs a programme of internationally renowned choreographers every two years.Ballet in black to pointed parody: Zurich’s junior ensemble takes to the stageen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-junior-ballet-opernhaus-zurich-february-2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngSarah Batschelethttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/16221https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/16221https://bachtrack.com/files/42348-sarah-batschelet.jpgSarah Batschlelet, long based in Switzerland, took a degree in Art History from Smith College, Northampton, Massachuetts, and lives as a freelance writer and editor near Zurich.https://bachtrack.com/files/76553-photo-gregory-batardon-s6a9241-mfooter.jpg510350Cohen Aitchison-Dugas and Belle Beasley in Portugal's Behind the MirrorGregory Batardon2018-Feb-11, Opernhaus: Un ballohttps://bachtrack.com/dance-listing/opernhaus-1069/un-ballo/11-february-2018/19-302018-02-112018-03-06OpernhausZürichZürichSwitzerland8008Falkenstrasse 147.36464318.546483500000022https://www.opernhaus.ch/en/spielplan/calendar/un_ballo/season_11232/?utm_medium=display&utm_source=bachtrack.comhttps://bachtrack.com/files/55239-bachtrack-1718-kalenderbilder-240x240-un-ballo.jpg3
Houston Symphony’s program starring John Corigliano’s Conjurer: Concerto for Percussionist and String Orchestra and Maurice Ravel’s Daphnis et Chloé crept through mists.
2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2018-02-05UTC13:17:41+00:002018-02-05Houston Symphony’s program starring John Corigliano’s Conjurer: Concerto for Percussionist and String Orchestra and Maurice Ravel’s Daphnis et Chloé crept through mists.Into the mist: Gabel and Houston Symphony captain Corigliano and Ravelen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-ravel-corigliano-jones-hall-houston-symphony-gabel-currie-february-2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngSydney Boydhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/16545https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/16545https://bachtrack.com/files/261-sydney_boyd.jpgSydney Boyd is an arts writer, scholar, and violinist. She has been a music critic in Houston since 2012 and is the blog author of Girl at the Opera. She studies intersections of 20th century literature and music in the English PhD program at Rice University and performs regularly with both classical and contemporary ensembles across the United States.https://bachtrack.com/files/76051-fgabel-c-gaetanbernard-23a18.jpg510340Fabien GabelGaetan Bernard2018-Feb-02, Jones Hall: Ravel’s Daphnis and Chloéhttps://bachtrack.com/concert-listing/jones-hall/ravels-daphnis-and-chloe/02-february-2018/20-002018-02-022018-02-04Jones HallHoustonTexasUnited StatesTX 7700229.7604284044929-95.3699219226837http://www.houstonsymphony.org/tickets/production/detail?utm_medium=display&utm_source=bachtrack.com&id=8197https://bachtrack.com/files/69811-lb-primaryhorizontal-rgb.jpg4
2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2018-01-28UTC13:22:40+00:002018-01-28How vital is a conductor? At Paris' Salle des concerts – the Philharmonie's second hall – Les Dissonances provided answers. ¡Viva España! A day trip to Spain for Les Dissonancesen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-viva-espana-grimal-les-dissonances-philharmonie-paris-january-2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngMark Pullingerhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/15668https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/15668https://bachtrack.com/files/218-1097_4423_markpullinger.jpgMark is one of Bachtrack’s editors and Chair of the Music Section of The Critics' Circle. An experienced opera critic, with a passion for Verdi, he can often be found propping up a standing place at the ROH. He also reviews concerts and dance, with a particular love for Russian and French repertoire. Mark contributes to Gramophone and Opera magazines and blogs at Beckmesser's Quill. https://bachtrack.com/files/75423-david-grimal-ciel-caroline-doutre.jpg510340David GrimalCaroline Doutre2018-Jan-27, Philharmonie 2: Salle des concerts: ¡Viva España!https://bachtrack.com/concert-listing/philharmonie-2-salle-des-concerts/viva-espana/27-january-2018/20-302018-01-272018-01-27Philharmonie 2: Salle des concertsParisÎle-de-FranceFrance75019221 Avenue Jean Jaurès48.8891742.393614800000023https://philharmoniedeparis.fr/fr/activite/concert-symphonique/17916-viva-espana?utm_medium=display&utm_source=bachtrack.comhttps://bachtrack.com/files/45708-philharmonie-de-paris-2010-logo-resized.png3
2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2018-01-29UTC10:54:48+00:002018-01-29In Milwaukee, Fabien Gabel pairs a Classical concerto with brilliant orchestral showpieces by Bernstein, Ravel and Florent Schmitt.Glittering showpieces from Fabien Gabel and the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestraen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-beethoven-ravel-bernstein-marcus-center-milwaukee-symphony-gabel-january-2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngPhillip Noneshttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/18271https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/18271https://bachtrack.com/files/66196-phillip-nones-new.jpgPhillip Nones studied piano from age six, also playing percussion in educational and civic groups before moving to a rural area of the USA in 1990, where performance opportunities were few. Recently he has started performing again, participating in “side-by-side” orchestra performances and playing percussion in the World Doctors' Orchestra. His personal collection of music includes over 5,000 classical albums in all formats (CDs, LPs, 78s), plus downloads. In his professional life, he heads up a marketing communications firm in the state of Maryland. He blogs about the French composer Florent Schmitt here.https://bachtrack.com/files/75458-fabien-20gabel-20b17242bis1-6af77.jpg510340Fabien GabelGaëtan Bernard2018-Jan-26, Marcus Center for the Performing Arts: Uihlein Hall: Beethoven, Bernstein, Schmitt, Ravelhttps://bachtrack.com/concert-listing/marcus-center-for-the-performing-arts-uihlein-hall/beethoven-bernstein-schmitt-ravel/26-january-2018/20-002018-01-262018-01-27Marcus Center for the Performing Arts: Uihlein HallMilwaukeeWisconsinUnited States53202929 North Water Street43.042632-87.9116824
Grimaud married incredible precision and rigour with moving sensitivity and ease. She led the listener clearly through the score without dropping a detail, but never gave the feeling that she was micro-managing.
2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2018-01-29UTC10:12:36+00:002018-01-27Grimaud married incredible precision and rigour with moving sensitivity and ease. She led the listener clearly through the score without dropping a detail, but never gave the feeling that she was micro-managing.Clarity, vision and precision: Teodor Currentzis and Philharmonia Zürich at the Konzerthausen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-currentzis-grimaud-philharmonia-zurich-vienna-january-2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngChanda VanderHarthttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/11169https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/11169https://bachtrack.com/files/40586-chanda-vanderhart.jpgChanda is a pianist, vocal coach, recording artist, accompanist, eBook creator, masterclass organizer, teacher and PhD candidate who lives, works and plays in Vienna, Austria. For more on Chanda and all her many crazy projects, click here.https://bachtrack.com/files/75439-teodor-currentzis-c-anton-zavyalov-resized.jpg510340Teodor CurrentzisAnton Zavyalov2018-Jan-26, Konzerthaus: Großer Saal: Ammann, Ravel, Strawinskyhttps://bachtrack.com/concert-listing/konzerthaus-grosser-saal/ammann-ravel-strawinsky/26-january-2018/19-302018-01-262018-01-26Konzerthaus: Großer SaalViennaViennaAustria103048.20066616.377516https://www.konzerthaus.at/konzert/eventid/54765?utm_medium=display&utm_source=bachtrack.comhttps://bachtrack.com/files/65254-konzerthaus-wien.png4
2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2018-01-22UTC11:25:51+00:002018-01-21A programme in which a great orchestra finds several 'leaders', as well as a fine first violin.Four French masterpieces from a Philharmonia Orchestra on fine formen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-debussy-ravel-heras-casado-aimard-philharmonia-london-january-2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngRoy Westbrookhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/19491https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/19491https://bachtrack.com/files/27238-roy_westbrook.jpgRoy Westbrook gained a diploma in music history at London University (Morley College) and was for some years the head of music day schools at Oxford University, where he also led music summer schools. After some years leading the University's business school he has returned to music teaching and writing, and recently took part in the Arts in Residence courses on Bruckner, Mahler and Bach He is co-author (with Terry Barfoot) of a history of opera, and has taught day schools on Sibelius in Oxford and elsewhere.https://bachtrack.com/files/74833-highres-pablo-heras-casado-2013-12-phc-4-by-fernando-sancho-at-the-met-copy.jpg510340Pablo Heras-CasadoFernando Sancho2018-Jan-21, Royal Festival Hall: Debussy & Ravelhttps://bachtrack.com/concert-listing/royal-festival-hall/debussy-ravel/21-january-2018/15-002018-01-212018-01-21Southbank Centre: Royal Festival HallLondonGreater LondonUnited KingdomSE1 8XXBelvedere Road51.505687-0.11683700000003228http://www.philharmonia.co.uk/concerts/1738/london/royal_festival_hall/21_january_2018/debussy_and_ravel?utm_medium=display&utm_source=bachtrack.comhttps://bachtrack.com/files/51978-180121-pierre-laurent-aimard-credit-marco-borggreve.jpg4
2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2018-01-15UTC10:16:18+00:002018-01-14The second half was all about Ravel and Adrian Brendel.Gallic pleasures at Wigmore Hall: The Nash Ensemble's French Connectionen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-french-connection-nash-ensemble-d-oustrac-wigmore-hall-london-january-2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngMark Valenciahttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/17174https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/17174https://bachtrack.com/files/280-mark_valencia.jpgMark has worked in arts journalism for more than thirty years, initially as a broadcaster then later in print as a writer and French-English translator for music magazines and CD companies. He has been a regular reviewer of opera, music and theatre since 2008 and is opera editor for WhatsOnStage. Mark's background is in education - teaching drama and directing. His passion for music and theatre has led him to collaborate with a number of composers on lyrics and librettos.https://bachtrack.com/files/74276-oustrac-photo-1-c-bertrand-pichene-resized.jpg510340Stéphanie d'OustracBertrand Pichene2018-Jan-13, Wigmore Hall: Nash Ensemble; Stéphanie d'Oustrachttps://bachtrack.com/concert-listing/wigmore-hall/nash-ensemble-stephanie-doustrac/13-january-2018/19-302018-01-132018-01-13Wigmore HallLondonGreater LondonUnited KingdomW1U 2BP36 Wigmore Street51.5165679060013-0.148358345031738https://wigmore-hall.org.uk/whats-on/nash-ensemble-lawrence-power-ian-brown-stephanie-d-oustrac-201801131930?utm_medium=display&utm_source=bachtrack.comhttps://bachtrack.com/files/64407-wigmore-hall-logo.jpg4
On the last leg of their first international tour, the Orchestre Métropolitain and Yannick Nézet-Séguin fully embraced Elgar after a francophone first half of Berlioz and Saint-Saëns.
2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2017-12-13UTC23:34:23+00:002017-12-03On the last leg of their first international tour, the Orchestre Métropolitain and Yannick Nézet-Séguin fully embraced Elgar after a francophone first half of Berlioz and Saint-Saëns. As English as roast beef: Nézet-Séguin and L'Orchestre Métropolitain bring Elgar to Parisen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-nezet-seguin-lemieux-queyras-orchestre-metropolitain-philharmonie-paris-december-2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngMark Pullingerhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/15668https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/15668https://bachtrack.com/files/218-1097_4423_markpullinger.jpgMark is one of Bachtrack’s editors and Chair of the Music Section of The Critics' Circle. An experienced opera critic, with a passion for Verdi, he can often be found propping up a standing place at the ROH. He also reviews concerts and dance, with a particular love for Russian and French repertoire. Mark contributes to Gramophone and Opera magazines and blogs at Beckmesser's Quill. https://bachtrack.com/files/73029-marie-nicole-lemieux-yannick-nezet-seguin-orchestre-metropolitain-c-francois-goupil-resized.jpg510340Marie-Nicole Lemieux and Yannick Nézet-SéguinFrançois Goupil2017-Dec-03, Philharmonie 1: Grande salle Pierre Boulez: Yannick Nézet-Séguin & Orchestre Métropolitain de Montréalhttps://bachtrack.com/concert-listing/philharmonie-1-grande-salle-pierre-boulez/yannick-nezet-seguin-orchestre-metropolitain-de-montreal/03-december-2017/16-302017-12-032017-12-03Philharmonie 1: Grande salle Pierre BoulezParisÎle-de-FranceFrance75019221 Avenue Jean Jaurès48.8891742.393614800000023https://philharmoniedeparis.fr/en/activity/concert-symphonique/17801-orchestre-metropolitain-de-montreal?utm_medium=display&utm_source=bachtrack.comhttps://bachtrack.com/files/66691-logo-white-background240.png4
2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2017-11-20UTC15:54:52+00:002017-11-17Rafael Payare contrasts a stentorian Brahms Symphony 4 with colorful French scores, including a scintillating Shéhérazade.Scintillating Shéhérazade from Virginie Verrez and Rafael Payare in Minneapolisen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-payare-verrez-minnesota-orchestra-minneapolis-november-2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngPhillip Noneshttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/18271https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/18271https://bachtrack.com/files/66196-phillip-nones-new.jpgPhillip Nones studied piano from age six, also playing percussion in educational and civic groups before moving to a rural area of the USA in 1990, where performance opportunities were few. Recently he has started performing again, participating in “side-by-side” orchestra performances and playing percussion in the World Doctors' Orchestra. His personal collection of music includes over 5,000 classical albums in all formats (CDs, LPs, 78s), plus downloads. In his professional life, he heads up a marketing communications firm in the state of Maryland. He blogs about the French composer Florent Schmitt here.https://bachtrack.com/files/71547-verrez-publicity---2016---dario-acosta.jpg510400Virginie VerrezDario Acosta2017-Nov-16, Orchestra Hall: Brahms' Fourth Symphonyhttps://bachtrack.com/concert-listing/orchestra-hall-1146/brahms-fourth-symphony/16-november-2017/11-002017-11-162017-11-17Orchestra HallMinneapolisMinnesotaUnited StatesMN 5540344.9691279-93.287898199999974
2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2017-11-22UTC15:30:51+00:002017-11-20Dutoit, Lugansky and the HK Phil perform at their finest in famous French and Russian repertoire.Dutoit and Lugansky capture hearts in Hong Kongen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-lugansky-dutoit-hong-kong-philharmonic-november-2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngLam Pak Linghttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/25794https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/25794https://bachtrack.com/files/67482-lam-pak-ling.jpgA native of Hong Kong, Lam Pak Ling is an Associate of the Royal Conservatory of Music in piano performance and pedagogy since 1994. For over two decades, he has been a piano teacher, freelance journalist and music promoter. His interests in the art of piano playing focus on the styles and piano schools of the 19th-20th centuries. As an avid orchestral music lover, he has played a pivotal role in introducing the music of Gustav Mahler in the Far East by serving as one of the founders of the first Mahler Society in Hong Kong/Greater China.https://bachtrack.com/files/71669-lugansky-dutoit-hk-phil-c-cheung-wai-lok.jpg510340Nikolai Lugansky, Charles Dutoit and the Hong Kong PhilharmonicCheung Wai Lok2017-Nov-17, Hong Kong Cultural Centre: Concert Hall: Dutoit & Luganskyhttps://bachtrack.com/concert-listing/hong-kong-cultural-centre-concert-hall/dutoit-lugansky/17-november-2017/20-002017-11-172017-11-18Hong Kong Cultural Centre: Concert HallHong KongHong KongChina10 Salisburg Road,Tsim Sha Tsui,Kowloon22.294318114.171708http://www.hkphil.org/eng/concerts_and_ticket/concerts/concertdetail.jsp?utm_medium=display&utm_source=bachtrack.com&id=610https://bachtrack.com/files/39755-new-hkp-logo.jpg4
2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2017-11-13UTC17:59:14+00:002017-11-12Guest conductor Charles Dutoit returned to Los Angeles for a program devoted to one of the composers he is most closely associated with. Clockwork precision and sparkle in Dutoit's all-Ravel program in Los Angelesen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-ravel-dutoit-heure-espagnol-los-angeles-philharmonic-november-2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngNéstor Castiglionehttps://bachtrack.com/files/71213-charles-dutoit-mar-13-resized.jpg510340Charles DutoitChris Lee2017-Nov-09, Walt Disney Concert Hall: Dutoit conducts Ravelhttps://bachtrack.com/opera-listing/walt-disney-concert-hall/dutoit-conducts-ravel/09-november-2017/20-002017-11-092017-11-11Walt Disney Concert HallLos AngelesCaliforniaUnited StatesCA 9001234.0553616617995-118.249840736389http://www.laphil.com/tickets/calendar-fullseason/2017?utm_medium=display&utm_source=bachtrack.comhttps://bachtrack.com/files/78595-los-angeles-phil-logo.png4
Sir Simon Rattle and the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra are at a distance from performing at their usual top form in their returning concert in Hong Kong.
2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2017-11-17UTC08:43:03+00:002017-11-14Sir Simon Rattle and the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra are at a distance from performing at their usual top form in their returning concert in Hong Kong.Mixed performances from Simon Rattle and the Berlin Phil in Hong Kongen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-rattle-seong-jin-cho-berlin-philharmonic-hong-kong-november-2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngLam Pak Linghttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/25794https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/25794https://bachtrack.com/files/67482-lam-pak-ling.jpgA native of Hong Kong, Lam Pak Ling is an Associate of the Royal Conservatory of Music in piano performance and pedagogy since 1994. For over two decades, he has been a piano teacher, freelance journalist and music promoter. His interests in the art of piano playing focus on the styles and piano schools of the 19th-20th centuries. As an avid orchestral music lover, he has played a pivotal role in introducing the music of Gustav Mahler in the Far East by serving as one of the founders of the first Mahler Society in Hong Kong/Greater China.https://bachtrack.com/files/71324-berlin-phil-c-lcsd--3--resized.jpg510340Sir Simon Rattle and the Berlin PhilharmonicLCSD2017-Nov-10, Hong Kong Cultural Centre: Concert Hall: Berliner Philharmonikerhttps://bachtrack.com/concert-listing/hong-kong-cultural-centre-concert-hall/berliner-philharmoniker/10-november-2017/20-002017-11-102017-11-10Hong Kong Cultural Centre: Concert HallHong KongHong KongChina10 Salisburg Road,Tsim Sha Tsui,Kowloon22.294318114.171708https://www.lcsd.gov.hk/CE/CulturalService/Programme/en/music/programs_177.html?utm_medium=display&utm_source=bachtrack.comhttps://bachtrack.com/files/61843-berlin-philharmonic-logo.jpg2
An enjoyable concert of Nights in the Gardens of Spain, Ravel's Piano concerto for the Left Hand and Nielsen's Symphony no. 5 by the Mexican duo Carlos Prieto and Jorge Osorio.
2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2017-11-13UTC10:33:37+00:002017-11-11An enjoyable concert of Nights in the Gardens of Spain, Ravel's Piano concerto for the Left Hand and Nielsen's Symphony no. 5 by the Mexican duo Carlos Prieto and Jorge Osorio. Mexicans Prieto and Osorio impress with de Falla, Ravel and Nielsen in Dublinen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-prieto-osorio-rte-nso-dublin-november-2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngAndrew Larkinhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/4766https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/4766https://bachtrack.com/files/164-andrew_larkin.jpgAndrew Larkin is a pianist, composer and teacher from Dublin. Educated at Dublin and at Cambridge, he has performed all around Europe and Mexico. He currently teaches piano and composition in Dublin. https://bachtrack.com/files/71134-jorge-federico-osorio-c-todd-rosenberg-resized.jpg510340Jorge Federico OsorioTodd Rosenberg2017-Nov-10, National Concert Hall: Ravel, de Falla, Nielsenhttps://bachtrack.com/concert-listing/national-concert-hall/ravel-de-falla-nielsen/10-november-2017/19-302017-11-102017-11-10National Concert HallDublinCounty DublinIreland53.3349605719418-6.25897228717804https://bachtrack.com/files/65398-rte-national-symphony-orchestra-logo.jpg3
An enterprising programme combined a striking WWI commemoration from Mark-Anthony Turnage with sumptuous ballet suites from Prokofiev and Ravel, with Nikolaj Znaider rhapsodic in Bruch.
2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2017-11-09UTC10:19:18+00:002017-11-09An enterprising programme combined a striking WWI commemoration from Mark-Anthony Turnage with sumptuous ballet suites from Prokofiev and Ravel, with Nikolaj Znaider rhapsodic in Bruch.Devastation and exuberance: Stéphane Denève and the Brussels Philharmonic hit the sweet spoten_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-deneve-znaider-brussels-philharmonic-cadogan-november-2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngMark Thomashttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/21529https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/21529https://bachtrack.com/files/36836-mark_thomas.jpgMark is a Chartered Secretary with a background in financial services and corporate administration. He currently works as a company secretary and has a Bachelor's degree in financial services and a Master's degree in finance and administration. His passion and enthusiasm for classical music started at an early age, with an initial keen interest in orchestral and chamber music which has since expanded to cover most genres across all periods. He plays viola and violin, and used to sing a little.https://bachtrack.com/files/71007-stephane-deneve-c-uwe-ditz-resized.jpg510340Stéphane DenèveUwe Ditz2017-Nov-08, Cadogan Hall: On Tour: UKhttps://bachtrack.com/concert-listing/cadogan-hall/on-tour-uk/08-november-2017/19-302017-11-082017-11-08Cadogan HallLondonGreater LondonUnited KingdomSW1X 9DQ5 Sloane Terrace51.4937889-0.157349http://www.brusselsphilharmonic.be/en/concerts/calendar/event-detail/on-tour-uk-6/?utm_medium=display&utm_source=bachtrack.com&no_cache=1https://bachtrack.com/files/62685-brusselsphilharmonic-bachtrack.jpg4
Cedric Tiberghien brought Prokofiev's surreal Visions Fugitives and Mussorgsky's monumental Pictures at an Exhibition to life in a concert rich in musical colour, expression and vivid imagination.
2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2017-11-06UTC17:14:44+00:002017-11-06Cedric Tiberghien brought Prokofiev's surreal Visions Fugitives and Mussorgsky's monumental Pictures at an Exhibition to life in a concert rich in musical colour, expression and vivid imagination.Visions and Pictures: Cédric Tiberghien at Wigmore Hallen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-prokofiev-mussorgsky-hersant-tiberghien-wigmore-hall-november-2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngFrances Wilsonhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/25https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/25https://bachtrack.com/files/113-fran.jpgA keen concert-goer, Frances is a pianist, piano teacher and blogger on pianism, music and culture.https://bachtrack.com/files/70827-cedric-tiberghien-jbm-1086-jean-baptiste-millot-resized.jpg510340Cédric TiberghienJean-Baptiste Millot2017-Nov-05, Wigmore Hall: Prokofiev, Philippe Hersant and Mussorgskyhttps://bachtrack.com/concert-listing/wigmore-hall/prokofiev-philippe-hersant-and-mussorgsky/05-november-2017/19-302017-11-052017-11-05Wigmore HallLondonGreater LondonUnited KingdomW1U 2BP36 Wigmore Street51.5165679060013-0.148358345031738https://wigmore-hall.org.uk/whats-on/cedric-tiberghien-201711051930?utm_medium=display&utm_source=bachtrack.comhttps://bachtrack.com/files/64407-wigmore-hall-logo.jpg4
Like Sibelius, Florent Schmitt was another composer of great longevity. This concert saw an opportunity to hear his Symphony No. 2 paired with Sibelius' Symphony No. 3, with two piano pieces by Ravel and Franck in the middle.
2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2017-10-30UTC10:20:24+00:002017-10-30Like Sibelius, Florent Schmitt was another composer of great longevity. This concert saw an opportunity to hear his Symphony No. 2 paired with Sibelius' Symphony No. 3, with two piano pieces by Ravel and Franck in the middle.An exciting combination of Schmitt & Sibelius from Oramo and the BBCSOen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-schmitt-sibelius-barbican-oramo-bbcso-october-2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngDominic Lowehttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/20105https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/20105https://bachtrack.com/files/30245-dominic_lowe.jpgDominic Lowe recently completed a degree in Classics, and one of his great interests is the reception of Greece and Rome in opera. A regular opera-goer since his very early teens, he is particularly keen on the hidden operatic gems of the 19th century. He is largely based in the South of England.https://bachtrack.com/files/70403-sakari-oramo-high-res-3---credit-benjamin-ealovega.jpg510340Sakari OramoBenjamin Ealovega2017-Oct-27, Barbican Hall: Schmitt, Franck, Ravel, Sibeliushttps://bachtrack.com/concert-listing/barbican-hall/schmitt-franck-ravel-sibelius/27-october-2017/19-302017-10-272017-10-27Barbican HallLondonGreater LondonUnited KingdomEC2Y 8DSSilk Street51.519879294526-0.091710090637207https://www.bbc.co.uk/events/ez35v2?utm_medium=display&utm_source=bachtrack.comhttps://bachtrack.com/files/63148-171027-benjaminealovega.jpg4
2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2017-10-30UTC17:06:36+00:002017-10-26There is some good dancing in Benjamin Millepied's I Felt the Earth Move but it missed the mark as far as emotional content is concerned.ABT Features Benjamin Millepied's I Feel the Earth Move Premièreen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-american-ballet-theatre-ratmansky-millepied-koch-theater-new-york-october-2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngAndrew Blackmore-Dobbynhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/16010https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/16010https://bachtrack.com/files/240-andrew.jpgAndrew is currently a professional chef in New York City but he began life as a ballet dancer with the Hartford and Ohio Ballet companies. His writing also appears on the Huffington Post Blog and BroadwayWorld.com. His latest work, nominated for a James Beard Award, is “Return to the Rivers”, a Himalayan cookbook.https://bachtrack.com/files/70453-iftemscene1ro.jpg510350Scene from I Feel The Earth MoveRosalie O’Connor2017-Oct-25, Lincoln Center: David H Koch Theater: Souvenir d'un Lieu Cher / new Millepied / Daphnis and Chloehttps://bachtrack.com/dance-listing/lincoln-center-david-h-koch-theater/souvenir-dun-lieu-cher-new-millepied-daphnis-and-chloe/25-october-2017/19-302017-10-252017-10-25Lincoln Center: David H Koch TheaterNew York CityNew YorkUnited States40.772721-73.984169http://www.abt.org/calendar.aspx?utm_medium=display&utm_source=bachtrack.com&startdate=10/1/2017https://bachtrack.com/files/44632-american-ballet-theatre-logo.jpg3
After a nine-year absence, Martha Argerich returned to Carnegie Hall with stunning Prokofiev with the Orchestra dell'Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia.
2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2017-10-25UTC14:44:38+00:002017-10-24After a nine-year absence, Martha Argerich returned to Carnegie Hall with stunning Prokofiev with the Orchestra dell'Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia.A glorious return to Carnegie Hall for Martha Argerichen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-argerich-pappano-santa-cecilia-carnegie-hall-new-york-october-2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngJennifer Gerstenhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/24008https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/24008https://bachtrack.com/files/57368-jennifer-gersten.jpgJennifer Gersten is a freelance writer, editor, and violinist from Queens, NY. She is an assistant managing editor at Guernica and has published work in WQXR, NPR Music, and The Toledo Blade. Jennifer studied English and creative writing at Yale and is currently pursuing a master's in violin performance at Stony Brook University.https://bachtrack.com/files/70188-santa-cecilia-ch-c-chris-lee--3--resized.jpg510340Martha Argerich and the Orchestra dell'Accademia Nazionale di Santa CeciliaChris Lee2017-Oct-20, Carnegie Hall: Stern Auditorium: Orchestra Dell'Accademia Nazionale Di Santa Ceciliahttps://bachtrack.com/concert-listing/carnegie-hall-stern-auditorium/orchestra-dellaccademia-nazionale-di-santa-cecilia/20-october-2017/20-002017-10-202017-10-20Carnegie Hall: Stern Auditorium/Perelman StageNew York CityNew YorkUnited States40.765266-73.97987699999999https://www.carnegiehall.org/Calendar/2017/10/20/0800/PM/Orchestra-dellAccademia-Nazionale-di-Santa-Cecilia/?utm_medium=listing&utm_source=bachtrack-l&utm_campaign=stix-orchdellacca1&sourceCode=27515https://bachtrack.com/files/67225-48.png4
Ludovic Morlot makes a grand return to the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra in a program of 20th-century works, highlighted by a masterful performance of Prokofiev's Second Violin Concerto, with soloist Ray Chen.
2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2017-10-23UTC15:16:30+00:002017-10-20Ludovic Morlot makes a grand return to the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra in a program of 20th-century works, highlighted by a masterful performance of Prokofiev's Second Violin Concerto, with soloist Ray Chen. Morlot and Chen team up for thrilling Prokofiev in Atlantaen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-morlot-chen-prokofiev-atlanta-october-2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngWilliam E Fordhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/18188https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/18188https://bachtrack.com/files/301-william_ford.jpgWilliam has enjoyed classical music for over five decades. He is a frequent concertgoer and blogs about classical music . He has a YouTube channel in which he interviews a variety of people in the world of music, such as composers, musicians, writers, and artistic directors. William is a clinical psychologist.https://bachtrack.com/files/70014-credit-sophie-zhai2-resized.jpg510340Ray ChenSophie Zhai2017-Oct-19, Atlanta Symphony Hall: Orchestra with Attitude: Bernstein, Prokofiev and Ravelhttps://bachtrack.com/concert-listing/atlanta-symphony-hall/orchestra-with-attitude-bernstein-prokofiev-and-ravel/19-october-2017/20-002017-10-192017-10-21Atlanta Symphony HallAtlantaGeorgiaUnited StatesGA 303091280 Peachtree Street33.789435-84.3861891https://www.atlantasymphony.org/ConcertsAndTickets/Calendar/2017-2018/CS4-Berstein-Prokofiev-Dutilleux-Ravel?utm_medium=display&utm_source=bachtrack.comhttps://bachtrack.com/files/69811-lb-primaryhorizontal-rgb.jpg5
2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2017-10-16UTC08:25:43+00:002017-10-12Listening to Stravinsky, Ravel and Dvořák in one evening is a treat, but watching the Pavel Haas Quartet playing them is delicious. Tasty Ravel the centrepiece of a delicious Pavel Haas Quartet recital at Wigmore Hallen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-pavel-haas-quartet-wigmore-hall-october-2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngMarthe Lissonhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/24594https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/24594https://bachtrack.com/files/63832-marthe-lisson.jpgAlthough having grown up to the music of the Bee Gees, classical music has become equally important to Marthe. With a degree in Musicology and English Language and Literature from Goethe-University Frankfurt she has worked as editor and event manager and was a keynote speaker at Frankfurt Opera for seven years. She is a freelance writer for SCHIRN exhibition hall and the initiator and producer of their podcast. Now London-based, Marthe is fostering her career as singer-songwriter and is currently building up The White Room, a music magazine created and written by women.https://bachtrack.com/files/69491-pavel-haas-quartet-c-marco-borggreve--1--resized.jpg510570Pavel Haas QuartetMarco Borggreve2017-Oct-10, Wigmore Hall: Stravinsky, Ravel and Dvořákhttps://bachtrack.com/concert-listing/wigmore-hall/stravinsky-ravel-and-dvorak/10-october-2017/19-302017-10-102017-10-10Wigmore HallLondonGreater LondonUnited KingdomW1U 2BP36 Wigmore Street51.5165679060013-0.148358345031738https://wigmore-hall.org.uk/whats-on/pavel-haas-quartet-pavel-nikl-201710101930?utm_medium=display&utm_source=bachtrack.comhttps://bachtrack.com/files/64407-wigmore-hall-logo.jpg5
2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2017-10-16UTC09:01:21+00:002017-10-14The violinist Patricia Kopatchinskaja's endless curiosity was on display at a recital of duos with cellist Jay Campbell at the Park Avenue Armory. Kopatchinskaja and Campbell revive the art of the string duo at Park Avenue Armoryen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-kopatchinskaja-campbell-park-avenue-armory-new-york-october-2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngJennifer Gerstenhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/24008https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/24008https://bachtrack.com/files/57368-jennifer-gersten.jpgJennifer Gersten is a freelance writer, editor, and violinist from Queens, NY. She is an assistant managing editor at Guernica and has published work in WQXR, NPR Music, and The Toledo Blade. Jennifer studied English and creative writing at Yale and is currently pursuing a master's in violin performance at Stony Brook University.https://bachtrack.com/files/69502-patricia-kopatchinskaja-2-credit-julia-wesely-lighter-resized.jpg510340Patricia KopatchinskajaJulia Wesely2017-Oct-09, Park Avenue Armory: Patricia Kopatchinskajahttps://bachtrack.com/concert-listing/park-avenue-armory/patricia-kopatchinskaja/09-october-2017/19-302017-10-092017-10-10Park Avenue ArmoryNew York CityNew YorkUnited StatesNY 10065643 Park Avenue40.7676163-73.96623974
2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2017-10-09UTC09:56:35+00:002017-10-09Impressive line-up graces the London Piano Festivalen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-owen-apekisheva-tan-smirnova-itin-driver-london-piano-festival-kings-place-october-2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngFrances Wilsonhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/25https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/25https://bachtrack.com/files/113-fran.jpgA keen concert-goer, Frances is a pianist, piano teacher and blogger on pianism, music and culture.https://bachtrack.com/files/69025-london-piano-festival--ica-media--18--resized.jpg510340Danny Driver and Melvyn TanICA Media2017-Oct-07, Kings Place: Hall One: Two-Piano Marathonhttps://bachtrack.com/concert-listing/kings-place-hall-one/two-piano-marathon/07-october-2017/19-002017-10-072017-10-07Kings Place: Hall OneLondonGreater LondonUnited KingdomN1 9AG90 York Way51.534911038671-0.1221156120300293http://www.kingsplace.co.uk/whats-on/music/two-piano-marathon-with-melvyn-tan-ilya-itin-lisa-smirnova-danny-driver-more#.WVE0YBPyuHo?utm_medium=display&utm_source=bachtrack.comhttps://bachtrack.com/files/62737-lpflogo.jpg5
2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2017-10-06UTC14:11:44+00:002017-10-06Emmanuel Pahud shows his fluting chops in a program accompanied by the popular and celebrated Australian Chamber Orchestra.In Perth, a most seductive flute: Emmanuel Pahud and the Australian Chamber Orchestraen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-pahud-tognetti-australian-chamber-orchestra-perth-october-2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngSandra Bowdlerhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/22175https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/22175https://bachtrack.com/files/40842-sandra-bowlder.jpgSandra Bowdler was born and educated in Sydney, and has pursued a career as an archaeologist since graduating from the University of Sydney in 1970. She is now Emeritus Professor of Archaeology and a Senior Honorary Research Fellow at the University of Western Australia in the School of Social Sciences and the School of Music. Since attending a production of Handel’s opera Alcina at the Sydney Opera House in 1982, she has become a devotee of the works of GF Handel, and Baroque music generally. In 1996 she began writing opera reviews for online outlets, graduating to more professional sources by 2000. In 2007, she inaugurated Festival Baroque Australia in Perth, Western Australia, Australia’s first Baroque music festival. Under that banner, she curated two festivals and several concerts in Perth.https://bachtrack.com/files/68913-ep-josef-fischnaller-foto-91787-resized.jpg510340Emmanuel PahudJosef Fischnaller2017-Oct-04, Perth Concert Hall: Emmanuel Pahudhttps://bachtrack.com/concert-listing/perth-concert-hall/emmanuel-pahud/04-october-2017/19-302017-10-042017-10-04Perth Concert HallPerth WAWestern AustraliaAustraliaWA 60005 St Georges Terrace-31.9573367115.8643823https://www.aco.com.au/whats_on/event_detail/emmanuelpahud17?utm_medium=display&utm_source=bachtrack.comhttps://bachtrack.com/files/65396-australian-chamber-orchestra-logo2.jpg4
2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2017-09-15UTC12:14:43+00:002017-09-14Few other pianists have Argerich’s naturalness, her ability to epitomize the essence of music rather than interpret it. Inside and outside the comfort zone: Dutoit leads Argerich and the RPOen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-enescu-festival-ravel-debussy-argerich-dutoit-royal-philharmonic-orchestra-bucharest-september-2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngEdward Sava-Segalhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/21335https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/21335https://bachtrack.com/files/80987-edward-sava.jpgEdward has been living in New York for the last 25 years, one of the reasons being the extraordinarily rich cultural life in this city.
He has studied piano and classical music in his early years. He switched later on to computer science and data architecture but he kept an unwavering interest in following the classical music phenomenon here in New York and in his travels.
Edward occasionally reviews fine arts events for the most prestigious literary magazine in Romania, his home country.https://bachtrack.com/files/67566-martha-argerich-c-catalina-filip.png510340Martha ArgerichCătălina Filip2017-Sep-12, Palace Hall (Sala Palatului): Royal Philharmonic. Martha Argerich/ Charles Dutoithttps://bachtrack.com/concert-listing/palace-hall-sala-palatului/royal-philharmonic-martha-argerich-charles-dutoit/12-september-2017/20-002017-09-122017-09-12Palace Hall (Sala Palatului)BucharestBucuresti-IlfovRomania44.43914426.0949783
2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2017-08-22UTC09:21:17+00:002017-08-21The opening of the Duparc rippled diaphanously in Martineau's hands as the seductive but pure silver of Karg's voice.PCM6: A voyage of discovery in Christiane Karg's Prom debuten_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-pcm-6-christiane-karg-malcolm-martineau-cadogan-august-2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngJohn Johnstonhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/23762https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/23762https://bachtrack.com/files/54352-john-johnston.jpgJohn studied English and Linguistics at Edinburgh University and then spent 45 years in international business development which happily allowed him to travel the world. Now retired, he has even more time to visit European opera houses, concert halls and galleries. John has a special love for collecting rarities and visiting the less well known houses which present varied repertoire and develop young artists. He attended his first opera in 1965 as a schoolboy and fervently believes that everyone should have access to this life enriching art form. John’s other main interest is mountain trekking and when he can combine the two, he’s in heaven, though – unlike the heroine of La Wally – he has never been swept away by an avalanche. Yet.https://bachtrack.com/files/66178-christiane-karg---gisela-schenker-2-resized.jpg510340Christiane KargGisela Schenker2017-Aug-21, Cadogan Hall: Proms at … Cadogan Hall: PCM 6https://bachtrack.com/concert-listing/cadogan-hall/proms-at-cadogan-hall-pcm-6/21-august-2017/13-002017-08-212017-08-21Cadogan HallLondonGreater LondonUnited KingdomSW1X 9DQ5 Sloane Terrace51.4937889-0.157349https://www.bbc.co.uk/events/ehxz3d?utm_medium=display&utm_source=bachtrack.comhttps://bachtrack.com/files/78814-artwork-for-events--1-.jpg4
Juho Pohjonen tackles the Prokofiev First Piano Concerto with real aplomb, but big thrills also come from a "French trio" of compositions by Debussy, Ravel and Florent Schmitt.
2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2017-08-22UTC05:39:49+00:002017-08-20Juho Pohjonen tackles the Prokofiev First Piano Concerto with real aplomb, but big thrills also come from a "French trio" of compositions by Debussy, Ravel and Florent Schmitt.A French feast from Fabien Gabel at Blossomen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-gabel-pohjonen-schmitt-cleveland-orchestra-blossom-august-2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngPhillip Noneshttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/18271https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/18271https://bachtrack.com/files/66196-phillip-nones-new.jpgPhillip Nones studied piano from age six, also playing percussion in educational and civic groups before moving to a rural area of the USA in 1990, where performance opportunities were few. Recently he has started performing again, participating in “side-by-side” orchestra performances and playing percussion in the World Doctors' Orchestra. His personal collection of music includes over 5,000 classical albums in all formats (CDs, LPs, 78s), plus downloads. In his professional life, he heads up a marketing communications firm in the state of Maryland. He blogs about the French composer Florent Schmitt here.https://bachtrack.com/files/66117-fabiengabel-une.jpg350525Fabien GabelGaétan Bernard2017-Aug-19, Blossom Music Center: Bolero!https://bachtrack.com/concert-listing/blossom-music-center/bolero/19-august-2017/20-002017-08-192017-08-19Blossom Music CenterClevelandOhioUnited StatesOH 4422341.180888-81.5516855
As a composer, what do you do when you are commissioned a full-length orchestral work to commemorate the anniversary of a renowned concert hall? Do you try to write something celebratory? Not in Mark-Anthony Turnage's case.
2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2017-08-16UTC13:45:18+00:002017-08-16As a composer, what do you do when you are commissioned a full-length orchestral work to commemorate the anniversary of a renowned concert hall? Do you try to write something celebratory? Not in Mark-Anthony Turnage's case. Prom 39: Turnage's Hibiki receives European premièreen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-prom-39-turnage-hibiki-onoe-bbcso-august-2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngNahoko Gotohhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/60https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/60https://bachtrack.com/files/121-nahoko.jpgNahoko is a UK-based Japanese music journalist with a background in musicology. She writes regularly for various Japanese media including Ongaku no tomo and Mostly Classic magazines.https://bachtrack.com/files/65918-prom-39-cr-bbc-chris-chistodoulou-2-resized.jpg510340Kazushi OnoBBC | Chris Christodoulou2017-Aug-14, Royal Albert Hall: Prom 39https://bachtrack.com/concert-listing/royal-albert-hall/prom-39/14-august-2017/19-302017-08-142017-08-14Royal Albert HallLondonGreater LondonUnited KingdomSW7 2APKensington Gore51.5014299260821-0.17751932144165https://www.bbc.co.uk/events/eczn3d?utm_medium=display&utm_source=bachtrack.comhttps://bachtrack.com/files/78814-artwork-for-events--1-.jpg3
Gustavo Gimeno conducted the Cleveland Orchestra in a colorful program inclusive of a pair of Spanish works, Stravinsky’s Firebird, and the Lalo Cello Concerto with soloist Johannes Moser.
2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2017-08-18UTC14:40:46+00:002017-08-18Gustavo Gimeno conducted the Cleveland Orchestra in a colorful program inclusive of a pair of Spanish works, Stravinsky’s Firebird, and the Lalo Cello Concerto with soloist Johannes Moser.Gimeno leads the Cleveland Orchestra in Spanish-tinged program at Blossomen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-gimeno-moser-cleveland-orchestra-blossom-august-2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngSam Jacobsonhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/18283https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/18283https://bachtrack.com/files/26915-sam_jacobson.jpgSam Jacobson is based in Chicago. He holds a master's degree in music history and theory from the University of Chicago and regularly attends the Chicago Symphony and other cultural events around the city.https://bachtrack.com/files/66049-gustavo-gimeno4-by-marco-borggreve.jpg510340Gustavo GimenoMarco Borggreve2017-Aug-12, Blossom Music Center: Blossom: The Firebirdhttps://bachtrack.com/concert-listing/blossom-music-center/blossom-the-firebird/12-august-2017/20-002017-08-122017-08-12Blossom Music CenterClevelandOhioUnited StatesOH 4422341.180888-81.551685https://www.clevelandorchestra.com/17-blossom--summer/17-blossom-festival---concerts/2017-08-12-firebird/?utm_medium=display&utm_source=bachtrack.com&performanceNumber=15490https://bachtrack.com/files/35813-cleve.png3
Staggering performances from Esa-Pekka Salonen and Philharmonia in John Adams’s sonic journey, Naïve and Sentimental Music, and Marianne Crebassa exquisite in Ravel’s Shéhérazade.
2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2017-08-03UTC12:26:10+00:002017-08-03Staggering performances from Esa-Pekka Salonen and Philharmonia in John Adams’s sonic journey, Naïve and Sentimental Music, and Marianne Crebassa exquisite in Ravel’s Shéhérazade.Prom 24: A monumental assault on the senses from Crebassa, Salonen and Philharmoniaen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-prom-24-crebassa-salonen-philharmonia-august-2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngMark Thomashttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/21529https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/21529https://bachtrack.com/files/36836-mark_thomas.jpgMark is a Chartered Secretary with a background in financial services and corporate administration. He currently works as a company secretary and has a Bachelor's degree in financial services and a Master's degree in finance and administration. His passion and enthusiasm for classical music started at an early age, with an initial keen interest in orchestral and chamber music which has since expanded to cover most genres across all periods. He plays viola and violin, and used to sing a little.https://bachtrack.com/files/65180-marianne-crebassa-pc-thomas-bartel-300dpi-resized.jpg350525Marianne CrebassaThomas Bartel2017-Aug-02, Royal Albert Hall: Prom 24https://bachtrack.com/concert-listing/royal-albert-hall/prom-24/02-august-2017/19-002017-08-022017-08-02Royal Albert HallLondonGreater LondonUnited KingdomSW7 2APKensington Gore51.5014299260821-0.17751932144165https://www.bbc.co.uk/events/ewqgwh?utm_medium=display&utm_source=bachtrack.comhttps://bachtrack.com/files/78814-artwork-for-events--1-.jpg5
Since the days of Charles Munch and Serge Koussevitzky, the Boston Symphony Orchestra has always excelled in rendering the characteristics of the French musical idiom.
2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2017-07-17UTC13:57:00+00:002017-07-17Since the days of Charles Munch and Serge Koussevitzky, the Boston Symphony Orchestra has always excelled in rendering the characteristics of the French musical idiom. Reminiscences of French Baroque at Tanglewooden_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-nelsons-trifonov-boston-symphony-tanglewood-july-2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngEdward Sava-Segalhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/21335https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/21335https://bachtrack.com/files/80987-edward-sava.jpgEdward has been living in New York for the last 25 years, one of the reasons being the extraordinarily rich cultural life in this city.
He has studied piano and classical music in his early years. He switched later on to computer science and data architecture but he kept an unwavering interest in following the classical music phenomenon here in New York and in his travels.
Edward occasionally reviews fine arts events for the most prestigious literary magazine in Romania, his home country.https://bachtrack.com/files/63981-andris-nelsons-leads-the-bso--7-14-17--hilary-scott--resized.jpg510340Andris Nelsons and the Boston Symphony OrchestraHilary Scott2017-Jul-14, Tanglewood, Koussevitzky Music Shed: Andris Nelsons conducts Ravel, Haydn, Adès and Mozart featuring pianist Daniil Trifonovhttps://bachtrack.com/concert-listing/tanglewood-koussevitzky-music-shed/andris-nelsons-conducts-ravel-haydn-ades-and-mozart-featuring-pianist-daniil-trifonov/14-july-2017/20-002017-07-142017-07-14Tanglewood, Koussevitzky Music ShedLenoxMassachusettsUnited States0124042.3531367897775-73.30953598022464
2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2017-06-21UTC09:45:38+00:002017-06-21A thrilling finale to the 2017 Cardiff Singer of the WorldBBC Cardiff Singer of the World 2017: A Thrilling Finaleen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-catriona-ganbaatar-alder-wang-evans-bbc-cardiff-world-singer-finale-june-2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngRohan Shottonhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/242https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/242https://bachtrack.com/files/124-rohan.jpgRohan has reviewed concerts and opera across the UK and Europe, but chiefly in Manchester, where he enjoys conducting and playing percussion and piano. He works as a hospital doctor, having studied in St Andrews and Manchester, and tweets as @RohanShotton.https://bachtrack.com/files/62230-catriona-morison---winner.jpg510370Catriona MorisonBBC Wales (B Tarr)2017-Jun-18, St David's Hall: BBC Cardiff Singer of the World - Grand Finalehttps://bachtrack.com/concert-listing/st-davids-hall/bbc-cardiff-singer-of-the-world-grand-finale/18-june-2017/19-002017-06-182017-06-18St David's HallCardiffWalesUnited KingdomCF10 2DP51.480073286561-3.17646503448486
2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2017-06-21UTC07:50:17+00:002017-06-20The programme ended with a sense of affirmation that shouted "that's how the Ravel quartet should go!"From minor keys to major delight: Quatuor Ebène close their European tour at Wigmore Hallen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-quatuor-ebene-wigmore-hall-june-2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngRoy Westbrookhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/19491https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/19491https://bachtrack.com/files/27238-roy_westbrook.jpgRoy Westbrook gained a diploma in music history at London University (Morley College) and was for some years the head of music day schools at Oxford University, where he also led music summer schools. After some years leading the University's business school he has returned to music teaching and writing, and recently took part in the Arts in Residence courses on Bruckner, Mahler and Bach He is co-author (with Terry Barfoot) of a history of opera, and has taught day schools on Sibelius in Oxford and elsewhere.https://bachtrack.com/files/62227-quatuor-ebene-c-julien-mignot-resized.jpg510340Quatuor ÉbèneJulien Mignot2017-Jun-18, Wigmore Hall: Quatuor Ebènehttps://bachtrack.com/concert-listing/wigmore-hall/quatuor-ebene/18-june-2017/19-302017-06-182017-06-18Wigmore HallLondonGreater LondonUnited KingdomW1U 2BP36 Wigmore Street51.5165679060013-0.148358345031738https://wigmore-hall.org.uk/whats-on/quatuor-ebene-201706181930?utm_medium=display&utm_source=bachtrack.comhttps://bachtrack.com/files/64407-wigmore-hall-logo.jpg4
2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2017-06-12UTC08:48:45+00:002017-06-10Ravel and Prokofiev offer divergent views on the piano left-hand concerto, but fine performances ensure satisfying contrast.Two Left Hands in Istanbul: Piano Concertos from Sermet and Varvaresosen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-sermet-varvaresos-st-petersburg-chamber-philharmonic-istanbul-june-2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngGavin Dixonhttps://bachtrack.com/files/61485-huseyin-sermet.jpg510340Huseyin SermetIstanbul Music Festival2017-Jun-09, Hagia Eirene Museum: My Left Handhttps://bachtrack.com/concert-listing/hagia-eirene-museum/my-left-hand/09-june-2017/20-002017-06-092017-06-09Hagia Eirene MuseumIstanbulMarmara BölgesiTurkey34122Cankurtaran Mh41.009420890101528.9818811413716http://muzik.iksv.org/en/program/568?utm_medium=display&utm_source=bachtrack.comhttps://bachtrack.com/files/76438-46-imf-bachtrack-240-px-square.jpg4
It's typical that in the last concert in a series that has lasted seventeen years, we had a recital from a talented young singer with a growing reputation, a Rosenblatt classic.
2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2017-06-08UTC13:34:56+00:002017-06-07It's typical that in the last concert in a series that has lasted seventeen years, we had a recital from a talented young singer with a growing reputation, a Rosenblatt classic.Rosenblatt bows out in style with a fine recital from Nahuel di Pierroen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-di-pierro-cemin-rosenblatt-wigmore-hall-london-june-2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngDominic Lowehttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/20105https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/20105https://bachtrack.com/files/30245-dominic_lowe.jpgDominic Lowe recently completed a degree in Classics, and one of his great interests is the reception of Greece and Rome in opera. A regular opera-goer since his very early teens, he is particularly keen on the hidden operatic gems of the 19th century. He is largely based in the South of England.https://bachtrack.com/files/61320-nahupierrel-di-o--c--alvaro-yanez-lr.jpg510400Nahuel di PierroAlvaro Yanez2017-Jun-05, Wigmore Hall: Rosenblatt Recital: Nahuel di Pierrohttps://bachtrack.com/concert-listing/wigmore-hall/rosenblatt-recital-nahuel-di-pierro/05-june-2017/19-302017-06-052017-06-05Wigmore HallLondonGreater LondonUnited KingdomW1U 2BP36 Wigmore Street51.5165679060013-0.148358345031738https://wigmore-hall.org.uk/whats-on/nahuel-di-pierro-alphonse-cemin-201706051930?utm_medium=display&utm_source=bachtrack.comhttps://bachtrack.com/files/42764-di-pierro.jpg4
The Staatskapelle Berlin brought a showcase programme to the Berlin Philharmonie under chief conductor Daniel Barenboim and made a case for themselves as one of the best bands performing today.
2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2017-06-08UTC11:34:05+00:002017-06-07The Staatskapelle Berlin brought a showcase programme to the Berlin Philharmonie under chief conductor Daniel Barenboim and made a case for themselves as one of the best bands performing today.Orchestral fireworks: Staatskapelle Berlin at the Philharmonieen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-barenboim-staatskappelle-berlin-philharmonie-june-2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngSam Johnstonehttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/22230https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/22230https://bachtrack.com/files/41458-sam-johnstone.jpgSam Johnstone is a musician and writer based in Berlin. He has written on classical, contemporary and world music for Sinfini Music, The Cusp and World Music Network, and about the influence of the avant-garde on contemporary music in Germany and Japan whilst studying at Oxford University and SOAS, University of London. Sam blogs at www.spljohnstone.com and tweets at @spljohnstonehttps://bachtrack.com/files/61309-daniel-barenboim-peter-adamik.jpg510400Daniel BarenboimPeter Adamik2017-Jun-05, Philharmonie: Großer Saal: Subscription Concert VIIIhttps://bachtrack.com/concert-listing/philharmonie-grosser-saal/subscription-concert-viii/05-june-2017/20-002017-06-052017-06-05Philharmonie: Großer SaalBerlinBerlinGermanyD107851 Herbert-von-Karajan-Straße52.50983113.368448http://staatsoper-berlin.de/en_EN/calendar-2016-2017/subscription-concert-viii-staatskapelle-be.13843524?utm_medium=display&utm_source=bachtrack.comhttps://bachtrack.com/files/35116-staatskapelle_berlin_logo.jpeg4
Music Director Ludovic Morlot, known for his intriguing programming, outdid himself with a summery breeze of a program that enchanted from beginning to end.
2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2017-06-05UTC13:43:15+00:002017-06-04Music Director Ludovic Morlot, known for his intriguing programming, outdid himself with a summery breeze of a program that enchanted from beginning to end.Morlot in his element for L’Enfant et les sortilègesen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-ravel-enfant-morlot-lisiecki-seattle-symphony-june-2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngErica Minerhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/15516https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/15516https://bachtrack.com/files/40606-erica-miner-bio-photo.jpgAs a Metropolitan Opera violinist Erica performed with James Levine, Leonard Bernstein and countless opera luminaries. Now an award winning author, screenwriter and lecturer, Erica’s opera presentations include all three Wagner Societies in California. Her thriller novel Murder in the Pit authentically reflects her experiences in the Met Orchestra. Her personal website is here.https://bachtrack.com/files/61039-1617-concerts-ravel-opera-brandon-patoc-preview-0004-resized.jpg510340Michèle Losier and the Seattle SymphonyBrandon Patoc2017-Jun-01, Benaroya Hall, S Mark Taper Auditorium: Ravel's Magical Operahttps://bachtrack.com/concert-listing/benaroya-hall-s-mark-taper-auditorium/ravels-magical-opera/01-june-2017/19-302017-06-012017-06-03Benaroya Hall, S Mark Taper AuditoriumSeattleWashingtonUnited States9810147.6076531499111-122.336958646774http://www.seattlesymphony.org/concerttickets/calendar/2016-2017/symphony/ravel-magical-opera?utm_medium=display&utm_source=bachtrack.comhttps://bachtrack.com/files/65402-seattlesymphony-logo.png4
2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2017-06-02UTC14:38:39+00:002017-06-02Mikhail Rudy’s recital adapting music to animated art projections disappoints. Kandinsky and Chagall fail to camouflage patchy playing in Istanbulen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-mikhail-rudy-kandinsky-chagall-istanbul-music-festival-may-2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngJonathan Sutherlandhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/18167https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/18167https://bachtrack.com/files/24575-j_sutherland_300_profile_pic.jpgJonathan Sutherland is a graduate of the Sydney Conservatorium of Music and the Hochschule Mozarteum in Salzburg. He is also an internationally renowned concert pianist specializing in the music of the 1930s. Jonathan’s first operatic experience was hearing Maria Callas sing Tosca in Covent Garden and he has since heard performances in all continents of the world including over 60 different productions at the Wiener Staatsoper. He has written for The Australian, Opera Today and The Opera Critic as well as Bachtrack. Jonathan speaks English, French, German and Italian fluently and is based in the south of France near Nice.https://bachtrack.com/files/60895-mikhail-rudy-chagall-c-benek-ozmez-resized.jpg510340Mikhail RudyBenek Ozmez2017-May-31, İş Sanat: The Sound of Colours: Kandinsky & Chagallhttps://bachtrack.com/concert-listing/-sanat/the-sound-of-colours-kandinsky-chagall/31-may-2017/20-002017-05-312017-05-31İş SanatIstanbulMarmara BölgesiTurkey34330Iş Kuleleri 4,Levent41.082981395115929.0118503558915http://muzik.iksv.org/en/program/559?utm_medium=display&utm_source=bachtrack.comhttps://bachtrack.com/files/76438-46-imf-bachtrack-240-px-square.jpg1
With barely time for coffee and baklava after the Orchestre Pasdeloup's Arabian matinee, I stepped boldly back into the harem for a rendezvous with the Orchestre National du Capitole de Toulouse.
2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2017-05-23UTC15:49:42+00:002017-05-21With barely time for coffee and baklava after the Orchestre Pasdeloup's Arabian matinee, I stepped boldly back into the harem for a rendezvous with the Orchestre National du Capitole de Toulouse. Return to the harem: Marianne Crebassa seduces in Ravel's Shéhérazade in Parisen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-sheherazade-crebassa-sokhiev-capitole-toulouse-paris-may-2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngMark Pullingerhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/15668https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/15668https://bachtrack.com/files/218-1097_4423_markpullinger.jpgMark is one of Bachtrack’s editors and Chair of the Music Section of The Critics' Circle. An experienced opera critic, with a passion for Verdi, he can often be found propping up a standing place at the ROH. He also reviews concerts and dance, with a particular love for Russian and French repertoire. Mark contributes to Gramophone and Opera magazines and blogs at Beckmesser's Quill. https://bachtrack.com/files/60396-t--sokhiev---m--crebassa---credit-patrice-nin-resized.jpg510340Marianne Crebassa, Tugan Sokhiev and the Orchestre National du Capitole de ToulousePatrice Nin2017-May-20, Philharmonie 1: Grande salle Pierre Boulez: Aladdinhttps://bachtrack.com/concert-listing/philharmonie-1-grande-salle-pierre-boulez/aladdin/20-may-2017/20-302017-05-202017-05-20Philharmonie 1: Grande salle Pierre BoulezParisÎle-de-FranceFrance75019221 Avenue Jean Jaurès48.8891742.393614800000023http://philharmoniedeparis.fr/en/activity/concert-symphonique/16791-aladdin?utm_medium=display&utm_source=bachtrack.com&date=1495305000https://bachtrack.com/files/42441-orchestre-capitole-toulouse-resized-square.jpg5