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Istanbul

Cello Octet resounds at the Hagia Eirene

By Gavin Dixon, 11 June 2017

Berlin Philharmonic cellists combine with Turkish counterparts for a dazzling performance in Istanbul.

*****

Turku

Bullfighter's Prayer: Strong rhythms and jealousy at Turku Castle

By Olli Lehtonen, 23 October 2016

Latin American and Spanish music at the medieval Turku Castle in the heart of the former capital of Finland. A perfect way to spend a Sunday afternoon.

***11

New York City

Dudamel and the Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra: a “socks-on” kind of ensemble

By Jacob Slattery, 07 October 2016

Maestro Gustavo Dudamel and the musicians of the Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra are undoubtedly the most prominent ambassadors for Venezuelan orchestral music today, and they hit the stage on Friday for their second night at Carnegie Hall’s opening weekend.

***11

London

Prom 51: Passion and Brazilian flair from Alsop and the São Paulo Symphony Orchestra

By Mark Thomas, 24 August 2016

In true Olympian spirit, Marin Alsop and her São Paulo Symphony Orchestra dived head first into the drama of Brazilian music, with luxurious Rachmaninov and Gabriela Montero freely expressive in Grieg.

****1

Edinburgh

An epic Shostakovich 5 as Marin Alsop introduces the São Paulo Symphony to the EIF

By David Smythe, 22 August 2016

Marin Alsop nods to her mentor in Bernstein’s Chichester Psalms, challenges the Edinburgh Festival Chorus with Villa-Lobos' Chôros 10 and astonishes in a passionate enduring performance of Shostakovich's Fifth.

****1

London

Proms Chamber Music 2: Fun, energy and variety from 12 cellists and a soprano

By Nick Boston, 25 July 2016

Guy Johnston and friends in a varied programme of works and arrangements for 12 cellos, joined by soprano Golda Schultz in tender and spirited Villa-Lobos.

***11

Dundee

Bach, Piazzolla and more explored in Scottish Ensemble's South Atlantic crossings with added Venezuelan spice

By David Smythe, 11 March 2016

The Scottish Ensemble on lively form is joined by exciting Venezuelan pianist Gabriela Montero to explore the links and influences of Bach and Mozart on modern South American composers.

****1

Milan

Programmatic can-do from the Simón Bolívar Orchestra at La Scala

By James Imam, 03 September 2015

A criticism of El Sistema orchestras has been that they have only one setting: "beefy". The first half here provided evidence to the contrary.

****1

London

NEBT and special guests dance for Nepal

By Margaret Willis, 20 August 2015

The New English Ballet Theatre is joined by Royal Ballet guests in a special performance to raise funds for survivors of the Nepal earthquakes.

****1

Washington

A Washington celebration of all things Iberia

By Hilary Stroh, 06 March 2015

Colourful and varied offering from Washington’s National Symphony Orchestra celebrating the many strands of Iberian musical tradition.

***11

London

NEBT at Peacock Theatre: The future is here

By Cristina de Lucas, 02 July 2014

NEBT presents a very well drafted and delivered programme of new choreography at Peacock Theatre

****1

Montreal

It takes two to tango: Yo-Yo Ma and Kathryn Stott in Montreal

By Marc Wieser, 19 March 2014

Considering the sheer wattage of Yo-Yo Ma’s name, it was not his playing alone that stole the show; rather, the magic of this performance existed in the act of collaboration between two artists.

****1

Berlin

Classical meets Modern in an evening of chamber music at Berlin's Konzerthaus

By Christie Franke, 07 March 2014

A varied programme of music for flute trio spanning a wide period presented at Berlin's Konzerthaus.

***11

Edinburgh

Trio Dalriada start the Edinburgh Fringe in fine style at the Royal Over-Seas League

By David Smythe, 03 August 2013

One of the delights of the Edinburgh Fringe is getting into venues you might pass by routinely all year and yet know nothing about. The Royal Over-Seas League in Princes Street was a case in point: it provided a charming boutique venue with a bar giving views of the Castle, Princes Street Gardens, and the street itself, busy with people at the start of this festival.

***11

London

Fine cantatas from John Lubbock with the Orchestra of St John's in Oxford

By Katy Wright, 16 January 2013

Wednesday night’s concert was the first in the Orchestra of St John’s Proms at the Ashmolean series of the new year. John Lubbock led the orchestra, the OSJ Ashmolean Voices and soloists Johnny Herford and Louise Wayman through lively performances of Handel’s Apollo e Dafne and J.S. Bach’s Liebster Jesu, mein Verlagen.

***11

Berkeley

Gustavo Dudamel and Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra rock the Bay Area

By Jeffery S. McMillan, 29 November 2012

Maestro Gustavo Dudamel and the Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra of Venezuela completed a four-day residency at Cal Performances with two concerts that rocked, rolled, and astounded audiences in Berkeley’s Zellerbach Hall.

****1

New York City

The Limón Dance Company Celebrates 65 Years

By Stephanie Sirabian, 19 June 2012

Simply stated, watching the Limón Dance Company is an emotional experience. The concepts that inspired founder and choreographer José Limón 65 years ago remain fresh today and challenge the audience. This unspoken conversation is the hallmark of American modern dance and part of Limón’s legacy.

***11

New York City

Anderson and Roe: A Dazzling Duo

By Kay Kempin, 22 May 2012

Believe all the hype: Greg Anderson and Elizabeth Joy Roe—more famously called Anderson and Roe—are electric. At Galapagos Art Space in Brooklyn, this piano duo did more than celebrate the launch of their new album; they fashioned an entirely new concert experience.

*****

London

Piano Adventures: Marc-André Hamelin at Wigmore Hall

By Frances Wilson, 06 February 2012

Canadian pianist (and sometime composer) Marc-André Hamelin can play anything. Or so it would appear from his recital at Wigmore Hall last night, his first concert in London following his dazzling all-Liszt Prom last Summer.

*****

Bristol

John Williams at St George's Bristol

By Simon Birch, 12 November 2010

It is quite a daunting task to assess the performance of someone like John Williams. Certainly one of the finest and most famous living classical guitarists in the world, he seems something of a colossus of the instrument. Yet the manner he exuded as he entered the stage of St. George’s was of understated familiarity.

*****

London

Review Wigmore Hall: John Williams

By Sebastian Scotney, 13 October 2010

In a recent interview, BBC Radio 3 Controller Roger Wright was asked "What music would you want played at your funeral?" His reply: "Spanish guitar music, because I wouldn’t be there to hear it. If you ask my colleagues they’d say Spanish guitar music is one of my blind spots."

Full marks to Wright for laying his cards on the table, perhaps. But how common, how deep-seated are such sentiments in the British classical music community?

Ibos

Soirée ibérique avec Wilhem Latchoumia à Ibos

By Arnaud Saura-Ziegelmeyer, 23 March 2018

Un récital fin et intelligent où dialoguent, entre autres, Debussy et de Falla.

****1

La Roque d'Anthéron

Nelson Freire, l'âme de la musique en visite à la Roque-d'Anthéron

By Alain Lompech, 14 August 2017

Quand Nelson Freire entre sur la scène, le silence se fait instantanément. 2000 personnes sont venues écouter ce vieil ami, fidèle du festival depuis sa deuxième édition, en 1982.

*****

Lyon

Nelson, que ma joie demeure… L’Auditorium de Lyon envoûté par le discret héraut brésilien de Bach et de Chopin

By Beate Langenbruch, 13 May 2017

Il y a des interprètes dont les interprétations feront toujours l’émerveillement de celui qui les écoute à l’aveugle. Nelson Freire en fait décidément partie. Si différent dans sa personnalité de ces jeunes qui ont encore des choses à prouver et produisent éperdument jeu de main, de cheveux, de hanche ou de partition, le pianiste de soixante-douze ans ne fait que de la musique.

*****

Paris

Quand Chostakovitch prend des couleurs de batucada, avec Martha Argerich et l'Orchestre Neojiba

By Manuel Gaulhiac, 12 September 2016

Entre la gouaille chostakovitchienne et l’exubérance des batucadas, entre la sensualité brésilienne et le fatum d’un Tchaïkovski, il n’y avait qu’un pas, franchi par l’orchestre Neojiba et son chef Ricardo Castro, portés par la figure de Martha Argerich.

****1

2016Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2016-09-14UTC15:51:26+00:002016-09-14Entre la gouaille chostakovitchienne et l’exubérance des batucadas, entre la sensualité brésilienne et le fatum d’un Tchaïkovski, il n’y avait qu’un pas, franchi par l’orchestre Neojiba et son chef Ricardo Castro, portés par la figure de Martha Argerich.Quand Chostakovitch prend des couleurs de batucada, avec Martha Argerich et l'Orchestre Neojibafr_FRtruehttps://bachtrack.com/critique-castro-argerich-neojiba-chostakovitch-villa-lobos-tchaikovsky-philharmonie-paris-septembre-2016Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngManuel Gaulhiachttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/19048https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/19048https://bachtrack.com/files/35385-portrait_manuel_resized.jpgManuel Gaulhiac commence le piano à l’âge de 7 ans, et la musique devient très tôt une passion qui l'oriente vers différents projets artistiques. Après un DEM de piano, il poursuit ses études musicales à l'école Cortot. Outre la musique, la littérature représente pour Manuel un terrain privilégié d'exploration de l'âme humaine. Une autre de ses passions est la Russie, qui l'a toujours attiré par sa culture et son caractère. Il s’est mis à l'étude de la langue et essaye désormais de passer le plus de temps dans ce fabuleux pays. Polytechnicien, Manuel pratique aussi les mathématiques.https://bachtrack.com/files/45644-juliana-protasio-ricardo-castro.jpg300199Ricardo CastroJuliana Protasio2016-Sep-12, Philharmonie 1: Grande salle Pierre Boulez: Villa-Lobos, Shostakovich, Tchaikovskyhttps://bachtrack.com/concert-listing/philharmonie-1-grande-salle-pierre-boulez/villa-lobos-shostakovich-tchaikovsky/12-september-2016/20-302016-09-122016-09-12Philharmonie 1: Grande salle Pierre BoulezParisÎle-de-FranceFrance75019221 Avenue Jean Jaurès48.8891742.393614800000023https://bachtrack.com/files/45708-philharmonie-de-paris-2010-logo-resized.png4

London

Prom 67 : Dudamel boute le feu au Royal Albert Hall

By Julien Hanck, 04 September 2016

Il ne faut pas avoir peur du vide pour se lancer ainsi, à corps perdu, dans l’arène géante du Royal Albert Hall, surtout avec une première partie, Desenne et Villa-Lobos, si peu consistante. Sauvés par Ravel… La musique, Dudamel la fait à l’esbroufe, poussant le Simon Bolivar à ses limites de puissance et de vélocité.

****1

2016Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2016-09-05UTC08:42:49+00:002016-09-05Il ne faut pas avoir peur du vide pour se lancer ainsi, à corps perdu, dans l’arène géante du Royal Albert Hall, surtout avec une première partie, Desenne et Villa-Lobos, si peu consistante. Sauvés par Ravel… La musique, Dudamel la fait à l’esbroufe, poussant le Simon Bolivar à ses limites de puissance et de vélocité.Prom 67 : Dudamel boute le feu au Royal Albert Hallfr_FRtruehttps://bachtrack.com/critique-dudamel-simon-bolivar-royal-albert-hall-londres-septembre-2016Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngJulien Hanckhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/19322https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/19322https://bachtrack.com/files/53328-p10708501--3---1160x1280-.jpgÂgé de vingt-trois ans, Julien Hanck suit un parcours atypique. Ce n’est qu’après ses classes préparatoires en mathématiques au lycée Louis-le-Grand qu’il se tourne entièrement vers la musique. Parallèlement à ses études d'ingénieur à l'ESPCI et à son activité au sein de l'association "Le Cercle des Mélomanes" dont il est le fondateur, il joue régulièrement en soliste et en musique de chambre. Pianiste invité des Déconcertants, et désormais directeur artistique de l'ensemble, il assure à Paris la recréation française du Concerto pour piano et cordes d’Alfred Schnittke. Julien collabore également avec Diapason magazine, Jeanine Roze Production, et France Musique, pour lequel il a été producteur de l'émission "été classique" au mois de juillet.https://bachtrack.com/files/45087-p1070236.jpg510340The Royal Albert HallJulien Hanck2016-Sep-04, Royal Albert Hall: Prom 67: Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra of Venezuela and Gustavo Dudamelhttps://bachtrack.com/concert-listing/royal-albert-hall/prom-67-simon-bolivar-symphony-orchestra-of-venezuela-and-gustavo-dudamel/04-september-2016/15-452016-09-042016-09-04Royal Albert HallLondonGreater LondonUnited KingdomSW7 2APKensington Gore51.5014299260821-0.17751932144165https://bachtrack.com/files/78814-artwork-for-events--1-.jpg4

Lyon

Auditorium de Lyon : huit violoncelles dansant sur le sable

By Beate Langenbruch, 03 April 2016

Chatoyantes variations sur un octuor à l’Auditorium de Lyon, entre Purcell et Villa-Lobos.

***11

Gothenburg

Göteborger Symphoniker, von abstrakt bis klar konturiert

By Katharina Hogrefe, 31 March 2016

Einen Abend voller wilder Farben und Bilder gestalteten die Göteborger Symphoniker in dieser Woche mit Barbara Hannigan unter Kent Nagano.

***11

Bogotá

El Latinoamericano acomete la integral de Cuartetos de Villa-Lobos

By Julián Montaña, 21 May 2015

El público reconoció la titánica tarea de interpretar integralmente los cuartetos de Villa-Lobos y agradeció que lo hayan hecho por primera vez en el país.

****1

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